March 31, 2017
How to fight for the best education for your deaf child

How to fight for the best education for your deaf child

  When your child is first diagnosed with hearing loss, some of the first thoughts are often about their educational development. Will your deaf child be able to speak? What about […]
March 30, 2017
deaf frequent fliers

This is a big accessibility issue for deaf frequent fliers

As a deaf frequent flier, this isn't a new occurrence, and despite recent discussions about changes, it's still been a problem.
March 29, 2017
child with cochlear implants

My child has had cochlear implants for 2 years. Here’s 4 things I’ve noticed

My toddler has grown into a little strapping lad, while his behavior, speech, language and communication skills have come on leaps and bounds
March 28, 2017
deaf basketball players

This is how deaf basketball players communicate on the court

“March is the most exciting time of the year,” says my sports fanatic brother. It is true though, March is one of the most thrilling times in the United States […]
March 27, 2017
tips for raising children with hearing loss

3 ways my mom helped me succeed with hearing loss

I’m writing this blog as the hard work and determination that Mums put in, to bring their deaf child up in the hearing world, often goes unrecognised. This one’s for […]
March 23, 2017
hearing rehabilitation for musicians

How hearing rehabilitation can help deaf musicians

Hearing loss is an especially unique and tragic experience for any musician. Here are some tips for hearing rehabilitation for musicians.
March 21, 2017

A chat with sign language artist Wayne Barrow

Have you seen the latest deaf-related internet craze? We talked to Wayne Barrow about his life, career and his sign language music videos!
March 16, 2017

How to use audiobooks for hearing rehab

Do you ever listen to audiobooks? The form of storytelling can be also very beneficial for hearing rehab.  Oral storytelling is one of the most ancient art-forms. Stories have been […]
March 15, 2017

Is an in-the-ear hearing aid right for me?

ITE hearing aids are custom designed to sit perfectly within the outer ear while the half shell fits within the outer part of your ear.
March 14, 2017
phonak employee with hearing loss

“My hearing loss made me want to help others hear”

Kirsten is a 23-year-old marketing intern at Phonak US. She has moderate hearing loss, and wears Phonak Audéo B-R hearing aids. She will regularly contribute to HearingLikeMe.com Although I was […]
March 13, 2017
Martin Kemp hearing loss

Martin Kemp, long time musician and actor, says tinnitus drives him crazy

UK actor, musician and television presenter Martin Kemp blames years of touring with his band for his tinnitus and hearing loss.
March 10, 2017
hearing loss related books

Community Spotlight: “Triumphant Kason” hears for the first time

When Kason, a triplet, was born with hearing loss, his mother went on a journey to find him the best hearing technology.
March 9, 2017
how does rehab improve hearing?

3 Steps to Improve Your Hearing through Rehab

Making a commitment to train the brain to hear using hearing technology begins the hearing journey and opens the door to new possibilities.
March 8, 2017

3 Hearing Challenges Solved with Titanium Hearing Aids

Choosing your first hearing aid can be overwhelming, as there are many factors that go into this decision – both for your personal preference and your hearing needs. What makes […]
March 7, 2017

Mobile hearing clinic aims to spread hearing loss awareness through music

Songs for Sound stops at festivals and events in the United States to test people's hearing and bring awareness to hearing loss.
March 6, 2017

La La Land sound mixer uses Phonak’s earpieces

Phonak’s ultra-discreet in-ear monitors helped the makers of multi-Oscar-winning La La Land weave its stunning soundtrack deep into the film, according to its sound mixer Steve A. Morrow. Morrow, along […]
March 6, 2017
5 Ways to Celebrate a “Hearing Birthday”

5 Ways to Celebrate a “Hearing Birthday”

My son's cochlear implant has changed all of our lives, especially his, so we like to mark his ”hearing birthday” with a little celebration every year.
March 3, 2017

World Hearing Day: Unaddressed hearing loss costs nearly $750 billion globally

More than 360 million people worldwide have hearing loss, which comes at a cost of nearly $750 billion dollars globally.
March 2, 2017
#hearinglosshour

#HearingLossHour: Shopping with Hearing Loss

Facilitated by one of our Hearing Like Me bloggers, and supported by Phonak, #Hearinglosshour is a live Twitter chat devoted to discussions about living with hearing loss. It takes place […]
March 2, 2017
waterproof hearing aids

How my hearing aids survived a pool party

A few summers ago, I had one of my worst nightmares come true. My hearing aids got wet. When it happened, it was like super slow motion, as gravity pulled […]