For my birthday my family gifted me an introductory two weeks at a local wellness center. Unlimited classes were included so I made the rounds: guided meditation, sound baths, guided breathing, even an astrology class! You name it, I tried it! And it was terrific. Before each class I let the teachers know about my Continue reading
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Shouldn’t Medical Treatment Be Hearing Loss Friendly?
In preparation for a recent medical procedure, I received a call from a nurse with pre-op instructions. When I asked for them to be sent in writing, she balked. With many repeats and reminders, we made it through the instructions, but it made my wonder, “Shouldn’t medical treatment be hearing loss friendly?” This experience inspired Continue reading
Accessibility Ideas All Over CES
Along with more than 115,000 others, I recently attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. It was incredible to see the latest innovations in all areas of consumer technology—including Hearing Tech. I enjoyed discussing the future of hearing health care with other advocates and influencers in a roundtable sponsored by GN Resound, and Continue reading
Are You Receiving Person-Centered Hearing Care?
We all deserve high quality hearing care. But how do we know if we are receiving it? Person-centered care (PCC) is a growing trend in healthcare that applies equally to the field of hearing care. PCC empowers people to take a role in their own health rather than passively receiving services. It ensures that people’s Continue reading
People with Hearing Loss Need Both Bluetooth and T-Coils
Bluetooth’s new Auracast system is exciting and provides many potential benefits for people with hearing loss. But many of these benefits are years away. In this article for HHTM, I share the reasons why for now, people with hearing loss need both Bluetooth and T-coils. Let’s hope the industry is taking note. An excerpt from Continue reading
