Roger pen Archives | Hearing Like Me

November 3, 2021

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at November 3, 2021

Living with Usher syndrome and hearing loss

Jessica Chaikof was the youngest child in the U.S. to receive a cochlear implant. At age 11, she was diagnosed with Usher syndrome type 1F.

May 14, 2021

Published by Team Phonak at May 14, 2021

How hearing aids made a difference for Krister Nordin

Krister Nordin, former Swedish football player, didn’t address his hearing issues until after he retired, but once he did, he realized that getting hearing aids made a difference in many […]

March 22, 2021

Published by Isabella Candanosa at March 22, 2021

Our experiences with Phonak Roger

Part of what makes Phonak hearing technology unique is the way it uses assistive devices to tackle challenging listening situations. One of these hearing devices is the Phonak Roger system. […]

January 22, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at January 22, 2021

Watch: How to improve your communication with Phonak Roger

Hearing aid users who have a difficult time conversing in noisy environments could benefit from using a Phonak Roger microphone. That’s the message behind a series of videos produced by […]

March 26, 2020

Published by Sophie Vouzelaud at March 26, 2020

My review of Phonak Roger technology

Do you feel like you need more power to hear than just using hearing aids? A remote microphone may help you. This is my review of Phonak Roger Technology.

February 5, 2020

Published by Madeline Brinkmann at February 5, 2020

Tips to combat listening fatigue in college

Listening fatigue can make school more challenging for people with hearing loss. I've collected some tips to help combat listening fatigue in college.

January 23, 2020

Published by Pete Fulford at January 23, 2020

Testing my Phonak Roger devices and hearing aids in the Big City

Over the holiday, I took my family on a trip to New York City for an eight day vacation. My Roger devices and Marvel hearing aids helped me get through it.

December 20, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at December 20, 2019

Watch: Phonak Roger Technology for Teens

Phonak Roger technology comes in handy for Maddy, a teenager with hearing loss.

November 12, 2019

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 12, 2019

How to make the ultimate deaf travel kit

After recently jetting off to Nepal, I’ve never been more prepared for any holiday. I will be sightseeing, volunteering, renovating, and even trekking in the mountains! Now I’m letting you […]

November 4, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at November 4, 2019

Call ‘this’ deaf midwife

Lucy Findlay has a job to be proud of: She's a deaf midwife. Her journey hasn't been easy; it took a family crisis for her to accept her hearing loss.

September 4, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at September 4, 2019

Community Spotlight: How I embraced my hearing loss at age 38

Sandra Norburn’s hearing loss journey began when she was a 38-year full-time worker and the mother of two teenage children. Her story is an all too familiar one in the […]

August 12, 2019

Published by PR Hilton at August 12, 2019

Community Spotlight: Why this teacher finally wore her hearing aids

When she was younger, Chelsea Lynaugh refused to wear her hearing aid. Now she’s a teacher who wears two. How did this transformation occur?

July 15, 2019

Published by nataliewilkinson at July 15, 2019

Enjoying summer with hearing loss

Being in Canada, I often have to endure a long winter. So when the summertime comes for a few months, I make sure to enjoy it the best I can. […]

April 8, 2019

Published by nataliewilkinson at April 8, 2019

Do’s and Don’t’s of Going to a Concert with Hearing Loss

Music is one of my favorite things. Having hearing loss doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a concert.

March 8, 2019

Published by Emmy Cartwright at March 8, 2019

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 […]

January 18, 2019

Published by Emmy Cartwright at January 18, 2019

Why I Decided to use a Phonak CROS with my cochlear implant

Eighteen years ago, the week of September 26 was Deaf Awareness Week. Coincidentally, I was also born during this week. During this week and in the months leading up to this […]

March 14, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at March 14, 2018

How children with hearing loss can hear 5,300 more words every day

Did you know that children need to hear approximately 45 million words by age four to be ready for school? In fact, research shows that the more words child hear […]

January 23, 2018

Published by daysiadoug at January 23, 2018

4 tips for living in a dorm with hearing loss

The transition from your home to a college dorm can be a little scary and confusing, but it’s not all bad. Whether you will be attending college soon, or you’re […]

October 25, 2017

Published by rebekahcunningham at October 25, 2017

What is a Roger Pen and is it worth it?

Being aware of the technology and resources available for someone with hearing loss is one of the biggest barriers in accessibility. Rebekah F. Cunningham, a Pediatric Business Development Manager at Phonak […]

October 3, 2017

Published by Anna Biggins at October 3, 2017

Ask Anna: What is a Roger Pen and how does it work?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna, I recently started college and I am trying to decide what hearing accessories will be best […]