October 31, 2016
Halloween with Hearing Loss tips

5 Tips to Enjoy Halloween with Hearing Loss

Halloween can be challenging for deaf peple, particularly in the dark. Here are 6 tips to enjoy Halloween with hearing loss.
October 28, 2016
dont be awkward around people with disabilities

Don’t be Awkward Around People with Disabilities… H.I.D.E.!

Sometimes people feel awkward around people with disabilities like hearing loss. Here's what you can do.
October 27, 2016

The Lady’s Harp: Turning Tinnitus Into Art

In a remarkable demonstration of turning lemons into lemonade, creative artist Daniel Fishkin decided to turn his experience with severe tinnitus into art.
October 26, 2016
Ellen Degeneres deaf blind athlete

Ellen Chats with Deaf, Blind High School Football Player

A deaf, blind high school varsity football shares how he overcomes obstacles to follow his passions.
October 25, 2016
hearing loss blood test

Can Hearing Loss be Detected by Blood Tests?

The results of a recent US study are leading to human clinical trials for blood tests to diagnose hearing loss and vertigo.
October 24, 2016
learning sign language as a person with hearing loss

Why I’m learning sign language, as an “oral” profoundly-deaf(ie)

I'm profoundly deaf and have been since birth, but I've always communicated using oral or spoken English instead of sign language - until now.
October 21, 2016

4 Listening Skills to Practice with your Hard-of-Hearing Child

Developing listening skills takes practice. Try these fun listening activities for children with hearing loss.
October 19, 2016
cure for hearing loss

Study: Hearing Loss Gene Identified in Mice

Researchers have carried out an animal study that has identified a gene associated with age-related hearing loss.
October 18, 2016
dangers of hearing aid batteries for pets and children

The Dangers of Hearing Aid Batteries for Pets and Children

How many of us who handle hearing aid batteries on a daily basis realize that we’re handing something as potentially lethal as poison?
October 17, 2016
Marlee Matlin responds to claims deaf people retarded

Are deaf people “retarded?”: Marlee Matlin and stigmas on hearing loss

Like anyone with a hearing loss, I’ve had to bust through preconceptions and prejudices all my life. The word, "retard" is one that has come up a few times.
October 14, 2016
mom finds Affordable Option for Hearing Aids

Community Spotlight: Finding Affordable Option for Hearing Aids Changes Mom’s Life

Kim talks about her hearing loss, the struggle to find an affordable option for hearing aids, and the joy of rediscovering her children's voices.
October 13, 2016
pediatric hearing aid

What Hearing Aid Microphone is Best for my Child?

Choosing the right hearing aid microphone is one of the best investments a parent can make to their child’s social development.
October 11, 2016
Congressman Jim Ryun wears Phonak Lyric invisible hearing aids

With Lyric, sounds are ‘deeper, richer and more complete’

  As a high school student, he was the first athlete to run a mile in under four minutes. As an adult, he served as a US Congressman, supporting legislation […]
October 10, 2016

Are deaf women more likely to have preterm babies?

“Women with hearing loss more likely to have preterm or low birth weight babies.” When you see a headline like this, what does it make you think? You’d be forgiven […]
October 10, 2016
tips to explain hearing loss to children

10 easy tips to explain hearing loss to children

When I was growing up with a hearing loss, as well as during my job as a lifeguard working with children, I always noticed that children would stare at my hearing aids […]
October 7, 2016

Community Spotlight: Grandson and grandpa sport matching hearing aids

  When Oliver’s mom Macey shared photos of her son with us on Instagram (@ohboyoliver), we instantly fell in love with the little guy. Macey was gracious enough to share […]
October 5, 2016
accessible website for deaf and hard of hearing

5 ways to make websites more accessible for deaf people

Is your website fully accessible for deaf people?
October 5, 2016
#hearinglosshour

A Visit to the Audiologist – Your experiences and tips

  #HearingLossHour is a Twitter hour dedicated to talking about living with hearing loss. It takes place between 1pm and 2pm (GMT) on the first Wednesday of the month. It […]
October 5, 2016
interview with a deaf audiologist

Q&A with a Phonak Audiologist

Ever wondered how deaf people can become audiologists? When I visited Phonak’s HQ earlier this year I met Solange Anderson, who works at Phonak and has a background in audiology. After […]
October 4, 2016

Ask Anna: What is the best hearing solution for otosclerosis?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.    Dear Anna,   I had a head injury 11 years ago and I lost hearing on my […]