October 4, 2016
Published by Anna Biggins at October 4, 2016

Ask Anna: What is the best hearing solution for otosclerosis?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.    Dear Anna,   I had a head injury 11 years ago and I lost hearing on my […]
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August 18, 2016
Tips for using the Phonak Roger Pen
Published by Ellie Parfitt at August 18, 2016

7 Tips for using a Phonak Roger Pen

Being able to use discrete hearing technology is nice because it allows me to hear better without being too obvious about my needs. The Phonak Roger Pen, a hearing-aid compatible […]
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August 16, 2016
cycling with a hearing loss
Published by Anna Biggins at August 16, 2016

Ask Anna: Can I enjoy cycling with a hearing loss?

  Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. This week, we have a special “Ask Anna” column, based on some questions we received during #HearingLossHour […]
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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” […]
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August 9, 2016
Published by Lucie Herridge at August 9, 2016

Q&A: What you should know about my child’s cochlear implant

I get stopped at least once a day by people passing by in the supermarket or other mums at the playground asking me what my son, Harry, is wearing on his […]
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July 21, 2016
hearing aid batteries rechargeable hearing aids Audeo BR
Published by Anna Biggins at July 21, 2016

Ask Anna: Is there an easier way to change hearing aid batteries?

My mother has arthritis and has a hard time changing her hearing aid batteries herself. Is there a better solution?
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July 21, 2016
Published by Editorial Staff at July 21, 2016

5 Reasons People Don’t Wear their Hearing Aids

It’s a familiar situation for many families. A loved one’s hearing is declining, and after years of miscommunication and frustration, they finally visit an audiologist. They invest in hearing aids, but […]
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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?
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July 5, 2016
will hearing aids restore my hearing to normal?
Published by Anna Biggins at July 5, 2016

Ask Anna: Will hearing aids make my hearing go back to “normal”?

 Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna: I had normal hearing until about age 65, and now my audiologist tells me I have […]
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July 4, 2016
challenges with deaf child
Published by Lucie Herridge at July 4, 2016

How we decided to fit our baby with a cochlear implant

When my baby boy was born, I looked at him nestled in my arms through teary, tired eyes and knew he was worth the pain. But when he failed his […]
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June 28, 2016
hearing aid battery
Published by Anna Biggins at June 28, 2016

Ask Anna: Why do my hearing aids keep dying at random times?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: One of my daughter’s hearing aid battery keeps dying at random times. However, once I reset it – […]
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April 26, 2016
Published by Anna Biggins at April 26, 2016

Ask Anna: I miss my analogue hearing aids

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: I’m 33 years old and have been wearing analogue hearing aids my whole life (since I was […]
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April 19, 2016
hearing aid batteries
Published by Anna Biggins at April 19, 2016

Ask Anna: How do I know when my child’s hearing aid batteries are dead?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna, My 5-month-old has had her hearing aids for a few months now, and we check and clean […]
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April 12, 2016
dating with hearing loss
Published by Anna Biggins at April 12, 2016

Ask Anna: My fiancé doesn’t understand my communication needs

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: I have 80% hearing loss in both ears. I speak and wear hearing aids. I am fluent […]
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April 5, 2016
single-sided deafness
Published by Anna Biggins at April 5, 2016

Ask Anna: Do I have single-sided deafness?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: I’m 16-years-old and I noticed that when I’m listening to music I can’t hear my music equally. […]
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March 30, 2016
baby's hearing aids
Published by Anna Biggins at March 30, 2016

Ask Anna: How do I keep my baby’s hearing aids in?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: My 8-month-old has hearing aids, but it’s difficult to keep them in her ears! She’s always grabbing […]
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March 22, 2016
Do I need hearing aids?
Published by Anna Biggins at March 22, 2016

Ask Anna: Do I need a hearing aid?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: About two years ago, I began losing my hearing. I believe I am currently at a mild […]
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March 15, 2016
why do my ears ring after band practice
Published by Anna Biggins at March 15, 2016

Ask Anna: Why do my ears ring after band practice?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: I’m a 26-year-old musician and occasionally play live shows with my band. Recently I’ve noticed after […]
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March 1, 2016
Published by Anna Biggins at March 1, 2016

Ask Anna: My husband hates his hearing aids

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community.  Dear Anna: My husband is a veteran and has hearing aids. When he first got his hearing aids he […]
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March 1, 2016
Published by Angie Aspinall at March 1, 2016

#HearingLossHour: Share your hearing loss stories on Twitter

#HearingLossHour is a monthly, hour-long Twitter chat, dedicated to bringing people with hearing loss together, to share their experiences and support one another. It is facilitated by Angie Aspinall via her Twitter account, @hearinglosshour. […]
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