I love the theater. I even dabbled in performing in college. But as my hearing loss progressed, enjoying a show got harder. The hush before the curtain and the energy in the room came with an asterisk. Will the assistive listening system work tonight? Will I have to track down an usher to replace a Continue reading
Technology
The AI Revolution in Hearing Health: Highlights from Our Virtual Meeting
For the first time in six years, our hearing loss community came together online for a national Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) virtual meeting. It was such a joy to see so many familiar faces and new ones from all over the country. Alongside Roxana Rotundo and Holly Cohen, I had the pleasure of Continue reading
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
Where Is the Ear Protection?
We follow the crowd of concertgoers towards the stadium. It is our first music concert in an outdoor venue. How will that affect the acoustics? We had no idea, but we had come prepared with ear protection. No concert is worth damaging hearing. As we found our way around the perimeter, we could hear the Continue reading
