Angie Aspinall, Author at Hearing Like Me

January 31, 2017

Published by Angie Aspinall at January 31, 2017

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 26, 2017

Published by Angie Aspinall at January 26, 2017

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 12, 2017

Published by Angie Aspinall at January 12, 2017

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 10, 2017

hearing loss hour visible or invisible hearing aids

Published by Angie Aspinall at January 10, 2017

#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

Published by Angie Aspinall at January 9, 2017

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 3, 2017

Published by Angie Aspinall at January 3, 2017

This is how loud a typical day is

Armed with an iPhone and decibel-measuring app, I set about measuring the sound around me. This is how loud a typical day is:

December 26, 2016

is silence good for people with hearing loss?

Published by Angie Aspinall at December 26, 2016

Is Silence Good for People who have Hearing Loss?

What role does silence play in our lives, and our health and well-being?

December 21, 2016

who is at risk for noise-induced hearing loss

Published by Angie Aspinall at December 21, 2016

Who is at risk from noise-induced hearing loss?

There are two factors that affect the likelihood of noise causing damage to hearing – the power of the sound, and the length of exposure to it.

December 14, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at December 14, 2016

#HearingLossHour: Accessibility, hearing loss and the Arts

Facilitated by one of our Hearing Like Me bloggers, and supported by Phonak, #Hearinglosshour, is one hour a month devoted to discussions about living with hearing loss. It takes place […]

December 13, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at December 13, 2016

Practical Gift Ideas for Hearing Aid Users

When it comes to giving gifts for people with hearing loss, there are two ways to go – practical gifts, things the recipient will find useful but wouldn’t necessarily buy for […]

November 28, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at November 28, 2016

21 Gift Ideas For People with Hearing Loss that Delight the Senses

Christmas is the perfect time to indulge loved ones and show them how much you care. Wouldn’t it be nice to give an extra thoughtful present to a friend or […]

November 23, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at November 23, 2016

Easy Tips to Survive Family Gatherings if you have Hearing Loss

Loud TVs, screaming children, family talking over each other. Holidays can be tough for those with hearing loss. So what are the best tips to survive family gatherings? We […]

November 11, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at November 11, 2016

Why is remembrance marked by two minutes of silence?

Silence is not always part of our everyday lives: noise interrupts the majority of the waking day for most people.

November 9, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at November 9, 2016

Researchers Discover Gene for Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Researchers in Japan have identified a gene which causes sensorineural hearing loss. It is hoped that this breakthrough could lead to new treatments.

November 1, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at November 1, 2016

Aging Brains, Not Ears, May Cause Hearing Difficulties

The reason you may have to say something twice when talking to older family members at Thanksgiving dinner may not be because of their ears. New research suggests older […]

November 1, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at November 1, 2016

How to survive a family gathering when you have hearing loss

This month’s #HearingLossHour is all about ‘Family gatherings’ – and how to survive – and even enjoy – them when you have hearing loss. If you have any concerns, questions, […]

October 25, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at October 25, 2016

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 19, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at October 19, 2016

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

Published by Angie Aspinall at October 18, 2016

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 10, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at 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 […]