May 17, 2023
IRONMAN Triathlete with Hearing Loss
Published by Abigail Russell at May 17, 2023

IRONMAN Triathlete with Hearing Loss

Pame Rubio is an IRONMAN athlete from Tamaulipas,  Mexico who happens to have hearing loss. She has always liked athletics and enjoys playing soccer. She wanted to try something different […]
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May 10, 2023
inner ear hair cell regeneration research
Published by Abigail Russell at May 10, 2023

Inner Ear Hair Cell Regeneration Research

Regeneration of the inner ear hair cells may become a greater possibility due to groundbreaking research by Harvard Medical School. Recent research was published on April 17, 2023 by lead […]
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April 12, 2023
Published by jamesbuckley at April 12, 2023

Upgrading my 1990s hearing technology with revision surgery

A cochlear implant user since she was 10 years old, Remy decided to upgrade her cochlear implant technology with Bluetooth, improved battery life and more.
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April 7, 2023
World Health Day - Health For All
Published by Rachael Ding at April 7, 2023

World Health Day – Health For All

On April 7th, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate World Health Day with the theme Health For All. The date also coincides with the 75th anniversary of WHO.
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April 3, 2023
sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Published by Beth Tingle at April 3, 2023

My sudden sensorineural hearing loss journey

Alex was 28-years-old when her doctor delivered a misdiagnosis that altered her life. She had sudden sensorineural hearing loss, a rare condition that if caught early can be reversed. Her […]
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March 27, 2023
bimodal hearing guidelines
Published by Abigail Russell at March 27, 2023

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 […]
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March 13, 2023
cholesteatomas and hearing loss
Published by mikemcallister at March 13, 2023

Cholesteatomas and hearing loss

As parents, we want to do everything possible to protect our child’s health and well being. But what if there was something hiding in your child’s ear that could cause […]
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March 6, 2023
gymnastics and hearing loss
Published by Abigail Russell at March 6, 2023

Gymnastics and hearing loss: Community Spotlight

Meet Sophia Not, a thriving seven-year-old gymnast who wears bilateral cochlear implants. Sophia enjoys competing in Level 2 gymnastics. Her mother, Danielle Vickers, has played a pivotal role. She has […]
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February 20, 2023
accessibility of cochlear implants
Published by Abigail Russell at February 20, 2023

Accessibility of cochlear implants for older adults

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have changed Medicare cochlear implantation candidacy requirements. These changes will allow for more coverage for individuals 65 and older to receive cochlear implants. […]
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February 15, 2023
teacher with hearing loss
Published by Editorial Staff at February 15, 2023

An important lesson for everyone – not just those with hearing loss

A teacher with hearing loss is taking pride in her hearing loss and raising awareness about living with hearing aids in a beautiful way.
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February 6, 2023
Treacher Collins syndrome
Published by PR Hilton at February 6, 2023

Spotlight on Treacher Collins syndrome

If you saw the movie “Wonder,” featuring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, you may be familiar with Treacher Collins syndrome. The film, which was based on the 2012 bestselling book […]
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January 23, 2023
hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder
Published by Abigail Russell at January 23, 2023

Hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder

A collaborative study by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has found a link between hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals who are on the autistic spectrum […]
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January 18, 2023
Deaflympics athlete Boon Wei Ying
Published by Abigail Russell at January 18, 2023

Deaflympics athlete Boon Wei Ying

Deaflympics athlete Boon Wei Ying has been awarded several medals at the Deaflympics by performing in her favorite sport of badminton. 
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January 11, 2023
hearing loss and dementia
Published by Beth Tingle at January 11, 2023

Hearing loss and dementia: Research confirms links

Over the last decade, researchers have been presenting increasing evidence of a direct link between hearing loss and dementia. Both previous and current research have demonstrated this link. Now new […]
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December 30, 2022
Top Hearing Like Me Posts of 2022
Published by Danielle Guth at December 30, 2022

Top Hearing Like Me Posts of 2022

At Hearing Like Me, we’re dedicated to writing about all things hearing loss all year round. As we close out 2022 and ring in the New Year, let’s take a […]
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December 21, 2022
deaf mother, athlete, and teacher of the deaf
Published by Abigail Russell at December 21, 2022

Deaf mother, athlete, and teacher of the deaf

Kristy Hopkins is a deaf mother, athlete, and teacher of the deaf in Cardigan, West Wales. She has a deaf child. Hopkins also launched a platform called Hands 2 Hear.
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December 14, 2022
Phonak site relaunch
Published by Danielle Guth at December 14, 2022

Phonak site relaunch

Exciting changes are ahead at Phonak! You may have visited Phonak.com and/or PhonakPro.com. These websites are loaded with information, resources, and more on hearing loss and technology. The company recently […]
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December 7, 2022
Life coaching: improving lives of people with hearing loss
Published by Beth Tingle at December 7, 2022

Life coaching: improving lives of people with hearing loss

Transformational life coach Carly Sygrove is filling a niche in the coaching sector. After experiencing sudden sensorineural hearing loss in 2016, Sygrove noticed a gap in rehabilitation once her treatments […]
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December 5, 2022
Vasculitis Disease and Hearing Loss
Published by Rachael Ding at December 5, 2022

Vasculitis Disease and Hearing Loss

On Episode Three of National Geographic’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge,” Ashton Kutcher revealed that he battled vasculitis disease and hearing loss. The disease not only took away […]
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November 30, 2022
hearing loss athletics and mental health
Published by Abigail Russell at November 30, 2022

Hearing loss, athletics, and mental health

Bianca Diaz is a professional lacrosse player with hearing loss. As a professional athlete, she has had to navigate athletics, hearing loss, and mental health. This past summer, she played […]
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