Thank you InnoCaption for including me in the first-ever Empower Retreat for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) advocates and influencers. It was a thrill to spend time with people I have admired from afar on social media and to meet so many others helping to break down hearing loss stigma. The two-day event included Continue reading
Hearing Loss
What is the Best Hearing Aid?
“I’m worried about my hearing but am unsure which hearing aid to buy. Which is the best one? “My audiologist recommended hearing aids from Brand X. Are these the best ones?” People ask me questions like this all the time, mostly people new to the hearing loss experience, either about themselves or a family member Continue reading
Driving Tours with Transcripts!
Summers are made for road trips! But driving for hours can get boring. One way to jazz them up is by using a driving tour. Have you tried one? Driving tours provide a fun and easy way to learn about your surroundings as you travel. Simply download an app for your location, connect your phone Continue reading
Hearing Aids are Cool!
There has been much written about the stigma of hearing loss and hearing aids. But as one reader commented on a recent blog post on this topic, perhaps it’s time to flip the conversation. Rather than focusing on the stigma and the pushback, let’s highlight all the cool and life-changing benefits that hearing aids can Continue reading
Hearing Aid History and the Duke of Wellington
As much as we sometimes complain about today’s hearing devices, we should be very grateful! During a visit to London, I chanced upon hearing aids from the 1830s on display at Apsley House, the home of the 1st Duke of Wellington. Given the Duke’s high stature, I imagine these were the leading devices of the Continue reading
