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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November 23, 2022
hearing loss and unsafe listening practices
Published by Abigail Russell at November 23, 2022

Hearing loss and unsafe listening practices

Hearing loss and unsafe listening practices are on the rise. BMJ Global Health recently published a study examining the prevalence of unsafe listening practices in young adults. Their findings show […]
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October 31, 2022
simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation
Published by Rachael Ding at October 31, 2022

Simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation in children: A study

A study has found that simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation in very young children is beneficial. Results included the improvement of social skills and adaptability.
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October 24, 2022
hearing loss and Glycogen Storage Disease
Published by Abigail Russell at October 24, 2022

A life with hearing loss and Glycogen Storage Disease

A USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Level 2 athlete, seven-year-old Phonak hEARo Xena Thompson is balancing a life with bilateral hearing loss and Glycogen Storage Disease. Watching the Pennsylvania resident on […]
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October 19, 2022
hair cell regeneration in hearing loss
Published by Abigail Russell at October 19, 2022

Hair Cell Regeneration in Hearing Loss with Zebrafish

Researchers are actively tackling the possibility of implementing cochlear hair cell regeneration. Some species have the ability to regenerate inner hair cells, protecting these creatures’ ability to hear. A new […]
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October 17, 2022
hearing loss is invisible
Published by Danielle Guth at October 17, 2022

How hearing loss is invisible: Invisible Disabilities Week

October 16th through 22nd is Invisible Disabilities Week. When you think of the term disability, it can be easy to think of something that you can see. However, there are […]
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October 10, 2022
mental health and hearing loss
Published by Danielle Guth at October 10, 2022

Mental health, hearing loss, and audiologists

Hearing loss can come with its own frustrations and stressors. These frustrations surrounding hearing loss can thus take a toll on our mental health (MH). With that said, we’re seeing […]
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September 26, 2022
objective way to measure tinnitus
Published by gerardomartinez at September 26, 2022

An Objective Way to Measure Tinnitus: A Study

Tinnitus, or the sensation of ringing in the ear, affects 1 in 8 people around the world, according to the British Tinnitus Association (BTA). However, it can vary from person […]
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September 5, 2022
Phonak employee with hearing loss
Published by Jacqueline Drexler at September 5, 2022

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 […]
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September 2, 2022
address your hearing loss at school
Published by Rachael Ding at September 2, 2022

How to address your hearing loss at school

As summer winds to a close, students are returning to the classroom. Here are a few ways to address your hearing loss at school!
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August 29, 2022
how to find the cause of my hearing loss
Published by Danielle Guth at August 29, 2022

Discovering the causes of my hearing loss after 23 years

I grew up with a severe hearing loss. Twenty years later, my hearing worsened. Due to this and other medical issues, I ended up discovering the true causes of my […]
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August 26, 2022
accessibility in educational settings
Published by Danielle Guth at August 26, 2022

Back to School: Accessibility in educational settings for students with hearing loss

Accessibility is something that people with hearing loss must think about everywhere they go. This is certainly the case with educational settings and institutions. Accessibility and accommodation needs for the […]
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August 19, 2022
hearing loss and tinnitus after chemo
Published by Danielle Guth at August 19, 2022

Study: Hearing loss and tinnitus are common after chemo

In July 2022, the University of California, San Francisco released a groundbreaking study published in the BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care that found hearing loss and tinnitus are common after […]
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August 1, 2022
Jacob's Ride
Published by Beth Tingle at August 1, 2022

Jacob’s Ride – a home run for hearing

Jacob Landis cycled to all the Major League baseball stadiums. Ten years after Jacob's Ride, a documentary about him is in the works.
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July 15, 2022
Kearns-Sayre syndrome
Published by Danielle Guth at July 15, 2022

Kearns-Sayre syndrome and hearing loss  

There are multiple conditions that can contribute to hearing loss, and Kearns-Sayre syndrome (KSS) is one of them. Onset of the disorder typically occurs in individuals before the age of […]
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July 4, 2022
hard of hearing terminology
Published by melaniejayneashford at July 4, 2022

Updated hearing loss terminology you should know

With the evolution of disability rights and more deaf awareness comes a lot of new and changing terminology. It’s time to take a look at modern hearing loss terminology and […]
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May 31, 2022
hearing loss and Lyme disease
Published by Danielle Guth at May 31, 2022

What to know about hearing loss and Lyme disease

Did you know that hearing loss and Lyme disease can be linked? Most people think of Lyme disease as something you get when you get bit by a tick, and […]
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