Valentine’s Day is here and there is a lot to prepare for! Shop shelves have been filled with lurid pink and red stuffed toys, chocolates and candies since the Christmas […]
Did you know there are rechargeable hearing aids for kids? The new Phonak Sky B-PR gives children 24 hours of hearing with one simple charge.
Living with any disability comes with a particular set of challenges, many of which are immediately obvious. It also comes with costs and challenges, that are not so obvious. Here […]
Having hearing loss doesn’t ever have to be a curse on your social life. The important thing is to make certain that you are well informed and as prepared as […]
My daughter Raina had hearing aids for less than an hour when we first got the question: “What’s on her ears?” It was asked by an elderly couple walking by […]
Traveling, in my opinion, is one of the greatest opportunities we have as human beings. The ability to explore other cultures and experience other ways of living broadens your perspective […]
I was born profoundly deaf in both ears. For me, overcoming my deafness meant learning to be confident, helping others in this capacity, and educating those around me. I was […]
Volunteering for two years in another country is no small undertaking. Imagine doing it with a hearing loss, without the accommodations and support our country provides. According to the Peace […]
Eighteen years ago, the week of September 26 was Deaf Awareness Week. Coincidentally, I was also born during this week. During this week and in the months leading up to this […]
Recently I made a decision to perform again. This may seem deceptively simple, yet it’s a challenge. For 25 years I was an entertainer. I began as a lead guitarist […]
Life is full of humor, and it plays such a huge part in mine that I would be completely lost without it. In fact, without my sense of fun, at times […]
As the holidays promise us a welcome return for all those things we enjoy so much, perhaps it’s time to spare a thought for a bit of planning. The holiday […]
What happens when a group of deaf and hard of hearing people are together? Our mannerisms shift. I was at my winter camp for the US Deaf Women’s National Soccer […]
If you live in the United States, it can be hard to know what insurance options are available to support the cost of hearing aids. Does insurance cover hearing aids? […]
With hearing loss part of your daily routine, here are some tips on organizing your hearing technology to make life a little easier!
Being single and hard of hearing is not funny, unless you happen to be a sitcom writer. If you happen to find yourself alone and you’re over 50, it can […]
Our world is becoming more and more connected. Wireless technologies and direct streaming for phone calls and music has become the norm. It’s common now to see someone walk down […]
Hearing aids are the easiest, most common treatment for hearing loss.
Hearing aids and accessories for kids fall into a special category. Kids have different needs compared to adults. They’re still growing.
Sometimes hearing aid accessories can not only supplement but extend the lifespan and functionality of your hearing aids.
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