Do you ever get hearing loss exhaustion? I sometimes do — especially on days that demand extra listening. Conferences, family gatherings, even long dinners out can leave me completely spent. When everyone talks at once, my focus vanishes fast. Once, I walked out of an event just to save my sanity. I now refer to Continue reading
Hearing Loss
When Putting on Music Helped Me Hear
“Turn on some music. It will help me hear you better,” said no one ever who has hearing loss. But, maybe that isn’t right. When the background is too quiet, people tend to lower their voices and speak in hushed tones. Think of a library or a quiet reception area at a doctor’s office. In Continue reading
Hooray for Captions at the Airport!
There are many things to love about Hawaii. Amazing sunsets. Incredible snorkeling. The aloha spirit of its residents. And captions at the airport. Wait! I hadn’t expected that last one! I love Hawaii, so it is always with a heavy heart that I return to the airport for the long flight back to New York. Continue reading
Hearing Loss Communication Dos and Don’ts
Conversing with someone with hearing loss can sometimes take a little extra work, especially in a noisy or challenging listening environment. But it’s certainly not impossible! Following a few communication do’s and don’ts can help turn a stilted and awkward dialogue into a conversation that is satisfying and fun…for both sides. How People with Hearing Continue reading
Are You Trying Hard Enough to Hear?
Hearing loss is tough for the person who has it, but it can also be frustrating for friends and family. Many of the behavioral changes needed to make communication easier — facing the person with hearing loss, speaking one at a time, enunciating in a clear and steady voice — are up to them. This Continue reading
