I love my hearing aids. I wear them every morning, afternoon and evening. Even overnight since they are extended wear. They help me hear the sounds around me, keeping me safe and allowing me to communicate with the people I love. But what happens when your hearing aids catastrophically fail — on an overseas trip Continue reading
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Hearing Loss And Loud Sounds Are A Bad Combination
“Welcome to Old Lahaina Luau. Have you visited with us before?” the hostess asked as she led us to our table. “Yes, a few years ago,” my husband replied. “Well, you will notice a big difference. “We just installed a new sound and light system which should really enhance your experience,” she told us. “Super,” Continue reading
The Gift Of Hearing: Joy, Hard Work and “Ba Ba Ba”
Thank you to Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries for sponsoring my participation in this hearing mission. All opinions expressed in this piece are my own. To read my other post about this mission, click here. My advocacy work typically takes the form of writing or speaking. I focus on breaking down barriers for people with hearing loss, Continue reading
Why Should You Care About OTC Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids have been taking Washington DC by storm of late. First was the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) report entitled “Aging America & Hearing Loss: Imperative of Improved Technologies” in 2015, followed by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report “Hearing Health Care for Adults: Priorities for Improving Access and Affordability” Continue reading
The Gift of Hearing: Is Fitting A Hearing Aid Art or Science?
Her eyes opened wide as she glanced side to side, in surprise. Then came a big smile and laughter. She could hear my voice. My first hearing aid fitting had begun.
