The music was blaring. People were covering their ears. I had turned my hearing aids off but could still feel the bass reverberating through my body. Why did anybody think this would be a good setting for a reunion of board members — most of them in their 50s and 60s? I wasn’t sure, but Continue reading
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Does Hearing Loss Make You Sensitive To Loud Sounds?
Does your hearing loss make you sensitive to loud sounds? My latest article for FindHearing, discusses how I handle my sensitivity to noise with the use of noise-cancelling headphones. What solutions have you found? See an excerpt of the piece below. “We can’t hear you! “Let’s make some noise!” the announcer shouts over the loudspeaker. “Louder! Continue reading
My Hearing Aids Boost My Confidence
I am pleased to share my hearing loss story and tips on the newly launched site — FindHearing.com. See an excerpt below. My left ear has been acting up — increased pressure from seasonal allergies led to excess fluid, making my hearing aid unwearable for a few days until my ear dries out. It is a Continue reading
Does Your Tinnitus Worsen in the Winter?
My tinnitus spiked this weekend in my left ear offering a steady buzz like an electrical hum, accompanied by a reduction in my hearing and some dizziness. At first I wondered if my hearing aid was making the sound, but when I removed it, the disturbance grew louder since it was no longer obscured by Continue reading
Hearing Loss & The Irony Of The Entertainment Business
“Goodbye yellow brick road,” Elton John belted out the title song of his final concert tour. My family rarely attends concerts — given my hearing loss I worry about damaging it further — but we are big Elton John fans and could not bear to miss our last chance to see him perform live. The sold Continue reading
