October 13, 2017
children's hearing aids
Published by Melissa Hyder at October 13, 2017

“What’s in your ears?”: How we answer questions about our children’s hearing aids

Growing up wearing hearing aids, my children heard the question, “What is in your ears?” more times than we can count. The question typically comes from a curious child or […]
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October 10, 2017
How to decorate hearing aids
Published by Jill von Büren at October 10, 2017

How to decorate hearing aids like Jessica Flores

It’s 9:13 in the morning, and comedian D.J. Demers is live-streaming with Facebook fans on Day 8 of the Here To Hear Tour, as he sits in the hotel courtyard […]
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October 5, 2017
Published by Jill von Büren at October 5, 2017

What it’s like to be on the road with the Here to Hear Tour

One comedian, a videographer and a driver board an RV. No, this isn’t the start of a pub joke. (I’ll leave the jokes to the comedian.) It’s the start of […]
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September 27, 2017
best technology for hearing loss
Published by Jaime Del Pizzo at September 27, 2017

Why I was born at the perfect time to have a hearing loss

What a time to be hard of hearing. I often contemplate the fact that I was born at the right time to have a hearing loss. If I was alive […]
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September 7, 2017
advocate for your hearing loss
Published by PR Hilton at September 7, 2017

New to hearing loss? 3 ways to be an advocate for your hearing loss journey

For people new to hearing loss, it can be common that you feel lost after leaving the audiologist or hearing aid dispenser’s office. At first, your new hearing aids may […]
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September 1, 2017
here to hear comedy tour DJ Demers
Published by Jill von Büren at September 1, 2017

Deaf comedian’s epic road trip to break down hearing loss stigmas

D.J. Demers is ready to break down stigmas around hearing loss through the power of laughter. The Here to Hear Tour begins in October
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August 28, 2017
Do i have hearing loss?
Published by PR Hilton at August 28, 2017

My Hearing Loss Journey: From realisation, diagnosis and beyond

Having hearing loss is one thing, but being aware and admitting it to yourself is quite another. For years the world had sounded a certain way to my ears, but […]
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August 17, 2017
unwrapping your passions deaf author book self-help book
Published by Jill von Büren at August 17, 2017

Book by deaf author teaches us to live with passion

What is the key of a happy life? Living it passionately, says Karen Putz, author of a new book on the topic.
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July 14, 2017
deaf comedian on Conan
Published by Kirsten Brackett at July 14, 2017

D.J. Demers ‘The hearing aid guy’ is back on Conan

D.J. Demers, also known as ‘the hearing aid guy’ filled the room with laughter as he performed on Conan last night. He finds the humor in situations that deaf and hard […]
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July 10, 2017
support for people with hearing loss
Published by Stu Nunnery at July 10, 2017

These are the people who really allowed me to ‘hear’

As I consider the people who have made a positive impact on my life and enabled me to live more fully with hearing loss, I realize that that list is […]
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July 3, 2017
Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 3, 2017

Thanking the people in my hearing journey

As a “Phonak hEARo” and HearingLikeMe.com writer, Phonak’s 70th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on and thank those special people who have been influential with getting me where I […]
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June 30, 2017
hard of hearing
Published by Editorial Staff at June 30, 2017

This is how to talk to people newly diagnosed with hearing loss 

Are you new to having hearing loss, or know someone who was recently diagnosed with hearing loss? These communication tips will help!
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June 26, 2017
deaf comedian DJ Demers with Phonak compilot
Published by DJ Demers at June 26, 2017

The ComPilot Chronicles: John Mayer, God and Me

D.J. Demers has been using hearing technology for 27 years. His talks about his latest hearing aids and Phonak ComPilot.
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June 2, 2017
hearing loss in the dark
Published by Jaime Del Pizzo at June 2, 2017

Why being in the dark is one of the hardest situations for deaf person

A lot of things are more difficult without the sense hearing, but darkness might be our biggest weakness. People with hearing loss often make up for the lack of sound […]
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May 26, 2017
Published by Jill von Büren at May 26, 2017

Watch: How to decorate your hearing aids

  Decorating hearing aids is a great way to show off individual style and increase confidence. Phonak hEARo Jessica Flores walks us through one way to decorate hearing aids. “It’s […]
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May 1, 2017
i don't like my hearing aids
Published by Kirsten Brackett at May 1, 2017

Why I decided to wear my hearing aids

For a long time in my life I had a love/hate relationship with my hearing aids and navigating my hearing journey was a challenge.
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March 14, 2017
phonak employee with hearing loss
Published by Kirsten Brackett at March 14, 2017

“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 […]
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February 7, 2017
My Dog Ate My Hearing Aids
Published by Jaime Del Pizzo at February 7, 2017

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 […]
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February 1, 2017
Deaf and Dating
Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 1, 2017

Deaf and Dating? 8 Tips for a Successful Long Distance Relationship

Long distance relationships are not easy, and being in a long distance relationship with a deaf person can be even more challenging.  Good communication is key in a successful relationship. […]
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January 13, 2017
common cochlear implant questions
Published by Lucie Herridge at January 13, 2017

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!
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