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December 28, 2016

Published by moniquehammond at December 28, 2016

How my Hearing Loss Affected my Relationships and What I Learned

I noticed that my social connections began to change in many ways. Hearing loss affected my relationships!

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 2, 2016

Published by Stu Nunnery at November 2, 2016

8 Communication Tips to Strengthen Relationships

How can you continue to have good relationships, despite your hearing loss?

October 10, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at October 10, 2016

10 easy tips to explain hearing loss to children

When I was growing up with a hearing loss, as well as during my job as a lifeguard working with children, I always noticed that children would stare at my hearing aids […]

August 10, 2016

Published by Steffani Cameron at August 10, 2016

How to Talk to People with Hearing Loss

Many people can use a few tips for talking to others with hearing loss, so let’s discuss ways you can better communicate in that scenario. First off, there’s a misnomer in the “hearing loss” […]

July 26, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 26, 2016

Top 5 date spots for couples with hearing loss

If your partner has hearing loss, it's important that when choosing somewhere to go on a date, each person is comfortable in the location.

July 18, 2016

Published by Steffani Cameron at July 18, 2016

Life Will Be More Fun, and 3 Other Reasons My Parent Should Get Hearing Aids

If I could talk to my dad today to try and convince him to buy the new hearing aid and rejoin life, what would I tell him?

July 15, 2016

Published by Lucie Herridge at July 15, 2016

How Sign Language Helped us in an Emergency

I have always been a huge advocate of using sign language. I think it has massive benefits in terms of learning how to communicate and aiding speech. However, I never […]

March 24, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 24, 2016

How my hearing loss affects my family dynamic

Every family is different, and mine is certainly unique. I love them to bits, but there’s always time where my hearing loss interferes and affects our family dynamic. Sibling Rivalries […]

March 14, 2016

Published by Stu Nunnery at March 14, 2016

Ending my Hearing Loss Isolation

This week I will be traveling to New York City to meet with five very interesting people with whom I have recently connected. Each of them lives with adult late-onset […]

February 24, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at February 24, 2016

Getting the groom on your good side: Tips for brides with single-sided hearing loss

I recently wrote another blog post titled “5 ways to Accommodate Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Guests at your Wedding,” and it got me thinking about my own wedding. The accessibility issue […]

February 2, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at February 2, 2016

5 ways to accommodate deaf or hard-of-hearing guests at your wedding

Top 5 tips for making your wedding day as accessible as possible for guests with hearing loss.

January 25, 2016

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 25, 2016

Dating with hearing loss: Date spots, cuddling and lip reading in the dark

I got inspiration for this blog post from Rikki Poynter’s video, ‘Dating While Deaf.’ For those who don’t know who Rikki is, she’s a deaf YouTuber, a massive Pikachu fan, […]

January 19, 2016

Published by Editorial Staff at January 19, 2016

The best way to talk about your hearing loss

People with hearing loss often talk about it in three ways: basic disclosure, nondisclosure and multipurpose disclosure.

January 18, 2016

Published by Kris English, PhD at January 18, 2016

Why you should bring family or a friend to your audiology appointment

Last summer, an older relative of mine agreed to get her hearing checked. She was accompanied by her sister, and after the appointment, I asked how it went. I was […]

December 2, 2015

Published by Editorial Staff at December 2, 2015

Talking about Hearing Loss this Holiday Season

5 ways to start the conversation about hearing loss with your loved ones during the holiday season

August 25, 2015

Published by Stephanie Booth at August 25, 2015

The Friends Who Listen For Me

While I was writing “Never Mind, It’s Not Important“, I realised I have certain friends who do way more than just avoid brushing me off with a “never mind” when […]

August 14, 2015

Published by Stephanie Booth at August 14, 2015

Never Mind, It’s Not Important

You’ve read articles about this, right? How we the hearing less don’t appreciate being told “never mind” or “it’s not important” when we’re asking for something we didn’t understand to be […]

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