January 31, 2017
telling your date you have hearing loss

When should you tell your date you have hearing loss?

Relationships can be tricky at the best of times, but many of us find them most difficult in the early stages. Whether you’re quite comfortable talking to others about your […]
January 30, 2017
challenges with deaf child

Common challenges with raising deaf children (and how to overcome them)

Although life has certainly improved since he received his cochlear implants, we still face challenges with Harry being deaf.
January 27, 2017
dad with hearing aid tattoo

Dad Gets Hearing Aid Tattoo to Inspire Deaf Son

A failed newborn hearing screening and the desire to ensure his son grows up feeling confident were the only factors Robbie needed when deciding to get a hearing aid tattoo.  […]
January 26, 2017
how antibiotics can damage your hearing

How anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics can damage your hearing

Did you know that some commonly prescribed drugs have the potential to damage your hearing or temporarily worsen tinnitus?
January 25, 2017
Marrying An Audiologist

5 Things I’ve Learned About Hearing Loss Since Marrying An Audiologist

I’m still learning more each and every day. But thanks to my wife, I now have a lot more respect for hearing loss and how it can affect your life.
January 24, 2017
wrongly captioned trump inauguration

Making sense of subtitles: Wrongly captioned Trump inauguration goes viral

Subtitles from a children’s TV show were shown alongside the coverage of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The wrong captions went viral.
January 23, 2017

5 Creative Ways to Teach Your Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child to Read

Pick books that fit your child’s language development. Here are 5 creative ways to teach your deaf child to read.
January 20, 2017
teen gains confidence with hearing loss through sport deaf rugby player

Gaining confidence through sport, teen excels with hearing loss

Encouraging children to be confident with their hearing technology often goes hand-in-hand with their confidence levels in other aspects of their lives. With the right support, knowledge and community, kids […]
January 19, 2017
deaf cricket player

Cricket player: ‘Injuries are more of a burden than my deafness’

Mathew Fisher says his troublesome left hamstring has been a far greater handicap to his sporting ambitions than deafness.
January 18, 2017
Classroom tips for Teens with Hearing Loss

Teens with Hearing Loss: How to be an advocate for your education

Finding out what works best for you in school can be frustrating. It's hard to pinpoint what accommodations help classroom learning. Here are my tips:
January 17, 2017
deaf sailor awarded for saving life

Deaf sailor awarded highest honor for bravery

A deaf sailor was recently awarded for his bravery in saving the life of another crew member, despite having difficulty communicating on board.
January 16, 2017
Justin has worn his Phonak Sky V NFL-inspired hearing aids every day, slowly realizing in different occasions what he had previously missed out on.

NFL-inspired hearing aids help six-year-old take on the classroom and field

Justin has worn his NFL-inspired hearing aids every day, slowly realizing in different occasions what he had previously missed out on.
January 13, 2017
common cochlear implant questions

What you should know about my son’s cochlear implant

It can be hard to talk about or explain to someone about your child's cochlear implant. These are the most common questions I am asked and how answer them!
January 12, 2017
How noise affects your shopping experience

How noise affects your shopping experience

Noisy shops can be an annoyance not only for normal hearing people, but especially those with hearing loss or sensory issues, such as children with autism.
January 11, 2017
5 Tips to Help Your Frustrated Deaf Toddler Communicate

5 Tips to Help Your Deaf Toddler Communicate

While your child is building up their understanding of the world, they may be also getting used to their hearing aids or cochlear implant. It's understandable that they could become frustrated when trying to communicate.
January 10, 2017
hearing loss hour visible or invisible hearing aids

#HearingLossHour: Do you prefer visible or invisible hearing aids?

What are the pros and cons of having a visible or invisible hearing aids? We got to the heart of these matters during #HearingLossHour.
January 9, 2017
interview with a deaf audiologist

Deaf audiologist Stacey Lim tells us how she followed her dreams

Stacey Lim is an audiologist. She’s also been deaf from birth. I had the opprtunity to talk to Stacey about what prompted her choice of career and what obstacles she […]
January 6, 2017
my experience with phonak hearing aids with phonak autosenseos

How Hearing Aids with AutoSense OS Affected my Travels

As a hearing aid wearer with 40 years of experience, it's been fascinating to have Phonak's AutoSense OS operating system in my new hearing aids.
January 5, 2017
10 things no one tells you about being a deaf teen

10 things no one tells you about being a deaf teen

  Most people think that hearing loss is associated with old age, but in fact anybody can have a hearing loss, including teenagers like me! I’m turning 20 next month, […]
January 4, 2017

Playing Classical Guitar after Hearing Loss: Q&A with Charles Mokotoff

Are you a musician who lost your hearing? If you are, you surely are not alone. I first met Charles Mokotoff, a professional classical guitarist, through the Association of Adult […]