January 29, 2016

Cochlear implant surgery: Preparing yourself and your infant

One of the biggest considerations in our decision for Harry to have cochlear implants was, of course, the surgery. The process can take as long as 8 hours for bilateral […]
January 29, 2016
Hearing Loss Social Media

Hearing aid tattoos and Roger technology

The coolest examples of hearing aid tattoos.
January 26, 2016
hearing loss gene research

Report: Top 10 hearing loss research priorities

A group of experts in the UK have developed a list of the most urgent topics that should be researched in the field.
January 26, 2016
6 tips for traveling with hearing loss

6 tips for traveling with hearing loss

Traveling with hearing loss can pose some challenges. Here are some tips to help you though your next journey.
January 25, 2016

Dating with hearing loss: Date spots, cuddling and lip reading in the dark

I got inspiration for this blog post from Rikki Poynter’s video, ‘Dating While Deaf.’ For those who don’t know who Rikki is, she’s a deaf YouTuber, a massive Pikachu fan, […]
January 22, 2016

Musicians with hearing loss: Q&A with Wendy Cheng

If you’re a musician, the probability that you’ll develop hearing loss is staggering. Approximately 30-40% of pop/rock musicians and 50-60% of classical musicians suffer from some degree of hearing loss, […]
January 22, 2016
Hearing Loss Social Media

Deaf show off confidence with Facebook videos, cool new haircut

Both men and women are showing off their confidence in wearing hearing aids and pulling off this haircut, which can look both edgy and feminine.
January 20, 2016

5 tips for teaching a deaf child to swim

Swimming is a fun and vital skill to have in life. Whether you’re on a beach holiday, hanging out at a local pool or fishing alongside a river, knowing how […]
January 19, 2016

The best way to talk about your hearing loss

People with hearing loss often talk about it in three ways: basic disclosure, nondisclosure and multipurpose disclosure.
January 18, 2016

Why you should bring family or a friend to your audiology appointment

Last summer, an older relative of mine agreed to get her hearing checked.  She was accompanied by her sister, and after the appointment, I asked how it went.  I was […]
January 15, 2016

Parents push the boundaries for deaf kids

Parents play such an important role in helping their children adjust to and be proud of wearing their hearing technology.
January 14, 2016

Making Music Again – A Grand Leap Forward with Hearing Loss

I recently wrote about performing music again long after I had assumed that those days were over. But I was convinced to try again after learning about new hearing aid technology (my […]
January 12, 2016

Learning Sign Language with a Baby or Toddler

Learning sign language with your deaf or normal hearing baby