Hearing Loss at Work
May 29th, 2017Posted in In The News
You’re hired! Nate and Tim have very different jobs. Nate is a customer service and sales specialist who interacts with the public all day long. Tim is a senior product manager for a large, international corporation. See how each man navigates hearing loss on the job, with both success and grace. Content provided by
Read MoreAsk Anna: Can I enjoy cycling with a hearing loss?
May 26th, 2017Posted in Blog
Ask Anna: Can I enjoy cycling with a hearing loss? Written by Anna Biggins on August 16, 2016. Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. This week, we have a special “Ask Anna” column, based on some questions we received during #HearingLossHour – a monthly, live chat on Twitter.
Read MoreConnecting my hearing aids to technology
May 26th, 2017Posted in In The News
As a young adult, I’m constantly using my phone and computer to communicate and stay connected with the world, so of course I expect my hearing aids to be compatible with my technology. Not too long ago I received new Audéo B-R hearing aids, and the transition to new hearing aids has been great. Each
Read MoreStudy Suggests Hormone Replacement Therapy May Contribute to Hearing Loss
May 24th, 2017Posted in Blog
Between the ages of 20 and 69, men are twice as likely as women to develop speech-frequency hearing loss. While it is not known why women tend to be protected from hearing loss, some studies have suggested that the female hormone estrogen may protect the inner ear. Estrogen is known to affect the cells in
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: “Triumphant Kason” hears for the first time
May 22nd, 2017Posted in Blog
When Kason, a triplet, was born with hearing loss, his mother went on a journey to find him the best hearing technology. He recently heard for the first time with his Phonak Sky V hearing aids. Finding out your child has hearing loss can be a scary and overwhelming experience, especially for those whom don’t
Read MoreAsk Anna: Why do my hearing aids squeal when I’m on the phone?
May 19th, 2017Posted in Blog
Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna, Hi, I purchased the Phonak Audéo BR rechargeable hearing aids in December and for the most part I am extremely pleased with them. Lately, however when I’m in meetings at work and there is a someone on a conference call, my
Read MoreModern Technology Is Damaging Our Hearing
May 17th, 2017Posted in Blog
The rise of hearing loss shows a direct correlation with the evolution of wearable audio devices. Shreena Patel, a Hearing Aids manager at Clinic Compare, advises, “Quite often we are so concerned with trying to drown out every bit of background noise to try and hear our favorite podcast, playlist or film in peace that
Read MoreMusic festival aims to bring ‘good vibrations’ to people with hearing loss
May 15th, 2017Posted in In The News
For the first time, deaf and hard-of-hearing people will be able to fully experience a summer music festival, through visual, tactile and auditory enrichments, in a special event created specifically for them. Good Vibrations Music and Arts Festival, which will be held May 20 in San Antonio, Texas, was born out of the desire to
Read MoreFinding happiness after hearing loss
May 12th, 2017Posted in In The News
Have you found joy and happiness elusive after your hearing loss? Does having a hearing loss influence how much happiness or joy you allow yourself to experience? Can you be happy after losing your hearing? Ever thought of it that way? I didn’t until recently when I discussed my journey from a successful music career, to sudden onset bilateral,
Read MoreResearch: Children with autism, ear deficiency could benefit from hearing aids
May 11th, 2017Posted in In The News
Children with autism have an inner ear deficiency that may impact their ability to recognize speech, according to Science Daily. To improve their communication prospects, researchers suggest the deficiency be identified at a young age and treated with hearing technology, such as hearing aids, to improve the range of sounds the ear can process. How does the
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