The loss of hearing after an ear infection is not the story we typically hear. The story that others most often talk about usually begins with the stereotypical older adult who experiences the natural progression of life. It could also be the story of a musician who suffered the consequences of listening to loud music […]
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It’s the visit you never saw coming. It’s not a leisurely trip to a sunny destination or a break from the daily grind. This is the unexpected journey to the hospital or a doctor’s office, prompted by a call for help from somewhere on your body. These are problems unrelated to your usual ears or
What medical professionals don’t know about communicating with hard of hearing patients? Read More »
When you’re not hearing with the best clarity in certain situations, you aren’t left with no options. Amplifiers for hard of hearing people have been the go-to to support people with hearing devices, like hearing aids or cochlear implants or those who can afford or don’t like to wear hearing devices. Most audiologists fail to
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Every February 14th, every couple holding hands on an evening stroll and every public embrace can make hard of hearing singles feel more alone. This isn’t about trying to keep up with the Joneses. As humans, we’re genetically created to seek connection. If you are unmarried or not in a relationship, you still wonder why
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What is it like hiking on the trails and exploring nature as a deaf and hard of hearing person? Many people with hearing loss love to explore long walks in nature or travel their minivans across the country on dirt roads. Sometimes, it might mean that we have to travel alone. We’re disadvantaged when animals
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Everybody with some degree of hearing loss understands that we develop strategies to manage our day-to-day situations. Sometimes these situations involve technologies; other times, it is a behavior adjustment. Interestingly, most people are not aware unless they’re in a similar situation. Often we do things without thinking about what we’re doing. Most of the time
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