June 29, 2017
is my hearing damaged?

5 Loud Noises That Could Damage Your Hearing

What happens when sounds are too loud or if we are exposed to them for too long? You may think, "is my hearing damaged?"
April 26, 2017
how to protect yourself from dangerous sounds

How to recognise and protect yourself from dangerous sounds

What is the loudest noise in your daily life? Could that noise cause you hearing loss?  Today is International Noise Awareness Day, so along with thinking about these potential auditory dangers, […]
November 2, 2015

The Perils of Hearing Less in the Classroom

In another lifetime I was a middle-school teacher. It only lasted for two years, but at that time I thought it might be my career. I didn’t wear hearing aids […]
January 7, 2015

Hyperacusis and Recruitment

Oooh, after dipping my toe into some research about my hyperacusis, I’m now delving a little deeper and have discovered some interesting information on The Hyperacusis Network. Its introductory paragraph is […]
June 18, 2014

Punk Rock Proof — Or How Hearing Aids Changed my Taste in Music

I once had hearing aids that were punk rock proof. I was 17. For me, they were some of the best devices I have ever worn, mainly because they were […]