Conversing with someone with hearing loss can sometimes take a little extra work, especially in a noisy or challenging listening environment. But itโs certainly not impossible! Following a few communication doโs and donโts can help turn a stilted and awkward dialogue into a conversation that is satisfying and funโฆfor both sides. How People with Hearingย Continue reading
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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 โ facing the person with hearing loss, speaking one at a time, enunciating in a clear and steady voice โ are up to them. Thisย Continue reading
Guided Meditation for People with Hearing Loss
Do you meditate? Sometimes people with hearing loss find it challenging, especially if the meditation is guided, meaning that we must follow along while someone is speaking. If we close our eyes, we may miss the meaning, and while Bluetooth connections allow for some guided meditations to broadcast directly into our devices, this may notย Continue reading
Hearing Aid Battery Packaging Needs an Overhaul
Are you having trouble opening your hearing aid batteries? If so, this may be due to Reeseโs Law, which went into effect in March of 2024. In 2020, Reese Hamsmith tragically lost her life after swallowing a button battery. Reeseโs Law, which mandates child-resistant packaging for all button batteries, including hearing aid batteries, was passedย Continue reading
Please Donโt Whisper in My Ear
Itโs your birthday. Over dinner, your partner tries to whisper sweet nothings into your ear. A romantic moment for some, but not for everyone. Should you smile and nod or ask them to back up so you can watch their lips moving? Youโre at a cocktail party, and itโs too loud for anyone to hearย Continue reading
