LIFE
July 2, 2019
My five-year-old son, who has hearing loss, continues to surprise me. In fact, there is a growing list of characteristics he possesses that at one point I didn’t think was […]
July 1, 2019
When you have hearing loss, it is inevitable that you’ll experience challenges, but, that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing you can do to make your life easier. There is an […]
June 21, 2019
How you hear and communicate can affect a travel experience. I remembered to use my Roger microphone when traveling, which made a big difference.
June 20, 2019
There are many hearing loss challenges, such as dealing with an inner critic. It can be hard, but you can overcome your own criticism.
VIDEOS
ENTERTAINMENT
June 19, 2019
Whether it is communicating with your teammates or trying to identify where the enemy is coming from, there are obstacles for gamers with hearing loss.
June 11, 2019
When DeafieBlogger asked her friend to sign a Take That concert, she happily agreed, using Sign Supported English and BSL to help her enjoy the show.
June 10, 2019
Model and activist Chella Man recently release a new clothing collection to promote inclusivity and share his experiences through his art.
June 5, 2019
Deaf gamer Danik Soudakoff isn’t just a fan of video games. He also strives to improve the games he loves by making them more accessible for other gamers with hearing […]
TECHNOLOGY
May 2, 2019
Amazon is creating a path as they are the first tech giant to hire full-time American Sign Language (ASL), interpreters. In 2018, Amazon began an ASL program focused on hiring […]
March 20, 2019
A long and often frustrating quest for the best fitting hearing aid leads to a Marvelous discovery.
March 12, 2019
Ashely McGoey wasn’t always so confident living with hearing loss, but with the right technology and support she thrives.
March 4, 2019
It took a while for Louise to appreciate the benefit she received from her hearing aid. Now, this physiotherapist takes full advantage.
March 1, 2019
The only drawback he’s experienced so far is an increase in the mild “giddiness” he had before surgery, especially when the device is on.
February 12, 2019
Dorthe thinks it’s much better to be open about her hearing loss. It also gives her a chance to show off her hearing technology.
COMMUNITY
Phonak “hEARos”
The Phonak “hEARos” program supports a community of inspirational individuals who harness Phonak’s passion to fighting the stigma attached to hearing loss, tearing down barriers for the hard of hearing and finding new and innovative ways to help everyone reconnect to the beauty of sound.
So you feel like you have what it takes to become a Phonak hEARo?
OTHER NEWS
May 21, 2019
The warning signs that your partner might have hearing loss are more obvious than you’d think. Hearing loss isn’t something most people expect to encounter in their day to day […]
May 20, 2019
Beyond hypertension and arthritis, age-related hearing loss is the most common chronic condition affecting seniors. Sensorineural (permanent) hearing loss affects almost one in four seniors between the ages of 65 […]
May 17, 2019
Becoming hard of hearing was a complete surprise for me when it happened. It wasn’t a thing I had expected or even thought about. No one warned me about hearing […]
May 16, 2019
Scientists recently discovered genes causing age-related hearing loss. What are the implications for those of us with hearing loss? What other hearing loss research is already out there?
April 23, 2019
Seven-year-old Alicia Lyding received unexpected news after her Phonak Roger Touchscreen was stolen during a school burglary in Castro Valley, California. Alicia was very upset after her Phonak Roger Touchscreen […]
April 5, 2019
My Marvel hearing aids really help me in loud social situations, when I am working at a smoothie shop, and playing in my school band.