February 28, 2017
small hearing aids

Ask Anna: Do small hearing aids work for severe hearing loss?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.    Dear Anna, “I have severe-to-profound hearing loss and currently wear a hearing aid that goes behind my […]
February 27, 2017
petition for subtitled movies

Why I’m petitioning for more subtitled movies in cinemas

My aim is to work with cinemas in the UK to provide more reasonable subtitled cinema showings for deaf people.
February 24, 2017
hearing loss podcast

Hearing Tech Talk: What is a hearing aid?

What is a hearing aid? What is a PSAP? What is a "hearable"? These are some of the questions answered in the first-ever Hearing Like Me podcast.
February 24, 2017

This video of a dad singing sign language with his baby will give you all the feels

Sign language has shown to be an effective communication method with all babies, but one dad and daughter duo is proving how equally cute it can be.  In a video […]
February 23, 2017
3 Ways to Prepare for an Emergency as a Deaf Person

3 Ways to Prepare for an Emergency as a Deaf Person

Have you ever wondered as a deaf person, what would happen if you or someone you know had an accident and the Emergency Services were needed? How would you get […]
February 22, 2017
Easily learn sign language by studying these GIFS

Easily learn sign language by studying these GIFS

Giphy has a massive collection of sign language GIFs, with more than 2,000 words in ASL.
February 21, 2017
Do new hearing aids whistle?

Ask Anna: Do new hearing aids whistle?

Whistling or squealing is referred to in the hearing aid industry as feedback and it is essentially when amplified sound gets fed back into the hearing aid microphone.
February 20, 2017

Deaf gamers overcome odds in World of Warcraft

A group of deaf players worked together to take down one of the hardest bosses in the popular online game World of Warcraft.
February 17, 2017
weight loss after hearing aids

Hearing aids inspire Swedish man to get active, lose 90 kilos

Hearing technology not only improves hearing, but also self-esteem, leading one man in Sweden to loose 90 kilos.  Ola Pettersson, 47, stopped believing in himself as his hearing deteriorated. Eventually […]
February 16, 2017
Filing a Disability Benefits Claim Form for Deafness

How People with Hearing Loss can get Disability Benefits

Government disability benefits are designed to help support and provide you with things in life that you need because of your disability.
February 15, 2017
how to prepare your child for a cochlear implant

How to prepare your child for a cochlear implant

Your child may just be embarking on their hearing journey, and it may seem overwhelming. Here's how to prepare for a cochlear implant.
February 14, 2017

3 Tips for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Date With Hearing Loss

Learn actionable tips so you can relax and actually enjoy a romantic, engaging, conversational Valentine's Day date with hearing loss.
February 13, 2017
waves

This is how Deaf people’s brains process visual rhythms

Deaf people's neural responses to visual rhythmic stimuli closely matched hearing subjects’ neural responses to the auditory stimuli, according to a study.
February 10, 2017
phonak cros hearing aid for children

Community Spotlight: 10 year old hears the sound of wind for the first time

Jaden is in 4th grade and just heard the sound of wind for the first time, thanks to his Phonak CROS Hearing Aid and Phonak Sky V.
February 9, 2017

Study: 1 in 4 adults in U.S. may have hearing loss

“Noise is the most common modifiable environmental cause of hearing loss among young and middle-aged adults, according to a new study.
February 8, 2017
cure for hearing loss

Scientists restore hair cells in mice, allowing them to hear again

US researchers say they have successfully used gene therapy to enable mice with hearing loss to hear again. Could this signal a future cure for hearing loss? The studies show the […]
February 7, 2017
My Dog Ate My Hearing Aids

My Dog Ate My Hearing Aids. How I Found Funding for New Ones

My dog ate my hearing aids.  Commonly it’s an excuse used by school-aged kids who forgot to do their homework, but for me, was a nightmare that I actually did not […]
February 6, 2017

How does conductive hearing loss affect the brain?

Have you ever had temporary hearing loss, possibly caused by an ear infection or a build-up of wax, which has affected your hearing? According to a new study, “Even short-term […]
February 3, 2017
hearing aid in ad baby with hearing aids

Baby with Little, Pink Hearing Aids Featured in National Ad Campaign

Shoppers in the U.S. may have noticed a sweet face on Gap ads recently, and those who looked even closer may have noticed something special: little, pink hearing aids tucked […]
February 2, 2017
#hearinglosshour

How does hearing loss affect dating and relationships?

We all know that having hearing loss can affect our ability to communicate, which may, in turn, affect our relationships. So, what happens when we wish to embark on a […]