October 23, 2023

Holding Her Own: Brooklynn’s Story

At 4:30 a.m., about an hour before dawn, Brooklynn tries not to wake her father and three teenage brothers as she and her mother, Charlett, head to the car. The […]
October 3, 2023

From Gordon Ramsay to Hearing Health Advocate

Ian Golding, otherwise known as Gold, was a semi-finalist on the Gordon Ramsay show Next Level Chef. He also has tinnitus in both ears and a corresponding high frequency hearing […]
July 24, 2023
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Peyton’s Magical Hearing Aid: A Children’s Book

Inspired by her daughter, Niki Halwani wrote a children’s book about a magical hearing aid.
March 27, 2023
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Bimodal hearing guidelines published

Individuals who have a unilateral cochlear implant may be candidates for receiving bimodal hearing care. Bimodal hearing simply means utilizing both a unilateral cochlear implant with a hearing aid in […]
September 5, 2022
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Meet Benjamin Heldner, a Phonak employee with hearing loss

Benjamin Heldner works for Phonak, the hearing aid brand that sponsors HearingLikeMe.com. This Phonak employee with hearing loss is also a bimodal user, with a hearing aid in one ear […]
April 1, 2022
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Deaf actor sets his sights on Broadway

Deaf actor and Phonak hEARo Niko Charney has set his sights on Broadway. This young musical theater performer was born with profound hearing loss in one ear. Now a student at […]
December 8, 2021
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Phonak, AB win top innovation awards for best hearing technology

Phonak and Advanced Bionics are two leaders in the hearing technology industry – something they proved in 2021 by winning multiple innovation awards.
October 11, 2021
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Decoding a new language: audiology terms explained

October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means we’re delving into the murky world of “audiology speak” – that alien language of audiology terms spoken by audiologists and Ear Nose Throat […]
August 23, 2021
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Phonak introduces the ActiveVent Receiver

Phonak has introduced the world’s first intelligent hearing aid receiver. Called the ActiveVent Receiver, it’s the newest feature of the Phonak Audéo Paradise hearing aid, which gives users with mild-to-moderate […]
May 31, 2021
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Spring weather, allergies, and hearing aid maintenance

The weather and seasonal allergies can affect your hearing. Hearing Like Me takes a look at spring weather, allergies, and hearing aid maintenance.
January 6, 2020
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American Girl releases first doll with hearing loss

The newest American Girl doll was created with a specific goal in mind: to prove that girls with hearing loss can do anything. Joss Kendrick, American Girl’s Girl of the […]
December 31, 2019
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Hearing Loss Resolutions for 2020

As we approach the end of 2019, we’re supposed to take stock of the past year. What hearing loss resolutions do we have for the next year?
September 20, 2019
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Book review: ‘On Being Human’ by Jen Pastiloff

"On Being Human" includes themes around hearing loss, including personal views, shame and stigmas and making peace. Book Review "On Being Human"
June 24, 2019
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Ask Anna: Why are hearing aids expensive?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna, I recently found out that I have a mild to moderate hearing loss and I need […]
June 3, 2019
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Finding my baby’s lost hearing aid

What’s as small as a paperclip, as pricey as a computer, and as easily lost as the remote control? A hearing aid, of course. Finding my baby’s lost hearing aid was […]
May 13, 2019
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What a doctor, who also has a cochlear implant, can teach us

Dr. Dornhoffer is both an ontologist and cochlear implant patient. His medical training and experience as a cochlear implant patient has the potential to increase understanding of the brain and revitalize the cochlear implant process. 
April 26, 2019
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Tips for Organizing Your Hearing Technology

With hearing loss part of your daily routine, here are some tips on organizing your hearing technology to make life a little easier!
April 18, 2019
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Two young women share how their views on hearing loss have changed

Ashley and Kirsten recently met in person and discussed how their views on hearing loss have changed since they were growing up.
March 8, 2019
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How my Phonak Roger connected me with my hearing peer

For the first time in my life, I had a hearing peer relate to my deafness and use hearing technology. And while it wasn’t a 100 percent accurate or complete […]
March 4, 2019
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Appreciating Hearing Technology

It took a while for Louise to appreciate the benefit she received from her hearing aid. Now, this physiotherapist takes full advantage.