The World Health Organization (WHO) named March 3rd World Hearing Day, aiming to raise awareness about hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care globally. This year’s theme is “Changing Mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all.” It is a powerful theme because it puts the person with hearing loss Continue reading
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Managing Tinnitus: There ARE Options
While there is no cure for tinnitus, don’t tell patients there is nothing they can do. Many options exist to help ease the burden. A Case Study: Are You Helping Your Clients Manage Tinnitus? Mary has hearing loss, and also tinnitus. Sometimes it sounds like a screech. Other times, it’s more of a buzz. She Continue reading
Making One Retreat Center an Oasis of Accessibility
Imagine arriving at a yoga and wellness retreat center where every class, session, and facility is designed to welcome everyone, including those with hearing loss. Instead of worrying about what you might miss, you can fully immerse yourself in relaxation, rejuvenation, and connection. This is the power of accessibility—it ensures every participant leaves feeling inspired Continue reading
Why So Little Funding for Hearing Research?
Hearing loss is a significant global problem, yet the research dollars allocated to it are relatively small. Why is this? And what can we do about it? The 2024 HLAA Convention presentation “Why is it so hard to treat sensorineural hearing loss?” raised a number of these questions. Unfortunately, there are no good answers. But Continue reading
2024 Marks 10 Years for Living with Hearing Loss Blog
Thank you for making our community a welcoming and enriching environment for the 10th year in a row! 2024 has been another busy year of writing, speaking, and hearing access consulting! And of course We Hear You screenings and Hear & Beyond book signings! I look forward to many more events in 2025! Most Viewed Posts of Continue reading
