I love the theater. I even dabbled in performing in college. But as my hearing loss progressed, enjoying a show got harder. The hush before the curtain and the energy in the room came with an asterisk. Will the assistive listening system work tonight? Will I have to track down an usher to replace a Continue reading
Technology
The AI Revolution in Hearing Health: Highlights from Our Virtual Meeting
For the first time in six years, our hearing loss community came together online for a national Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) virtual meeting. It was such a joy to see so many familiar faces and new ones from all over the country. Alongside Roxana Rotundo and Holly Cohen, I had the pleasure of Continue reading
Reflections on My Day without Hearing Devices
I love sound. The wind whistling in the leaves, the ocean crashing on the beach, the birds singing in the trees, or even the buzz of New York City traffic. At the right time and in reasonable amounts, each murmur, hum, or note provides a soothing backdrop to my life. The soundtrack orients me. It Continue reading
Hooray for Captions at the Airport!
There are many things to love about Hawaii. Amazing sunsets. Incredible snorkeling. The aloha spirit of its residents. And captions at the airport. Wait! I hadn’t expected that last one! I love Hawaii, so it is always with a heavy heart that I return to the airport for the long flight back to New York. Continue reading
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 — facing the person with hearing loss, speaking one at a time, enunciating in a clear and steady voice — are up to them. This Continue reading
