Why being in the dark is one of the hardest situations for deaf person
June 16th, 2017Posted in In The News
A lot of things are more difficult without the sense of hearing, but darkness might be our biggest weakness. People with hearing loss often make up for the lack of sound it with visuals. Whether it’s reading lips, body language, sign language or our surroundings, we rely heavily on our eyes. When the sun sets,
Read MoreStudy: Are familiar voices more recognizable?
June 14th, 2017Posted in In The News
Auditory training might improve the ability of older participants with hearing loss to recognize the speech of their spouse and improve communication interactions between couples, according to a new study. Historically, audiologists have tended to assume that familiarity with a voice might limit the patient’s ability to further improve understanding of that same voice, but researchers at
Read MoreDeaf singer wows on ‘America’s Got Talent’
June 12th, 2017Posted in In The News
Mandy Harvey, a singer with hearing loss, wowed judges with her perfectly pitched vocals on the reality TV show, ‘America’s Got Talent,’ on Tuesday. Harvey, who lost her hearing about 10 years ago due to degenerative ear disease, was awarded the “Golden Buzzer” after her performance that received a standing ovation and hug from judge
Read MoreHearing Loss Simulator: Understanding mild and moderate hearing loss.
June 9th, 2017Posted in In The News
People with normal hearing – especially parents, spouses and friends of those with hearing loss – are often eager to better understand what hearing loss sounds like. While a blindfold worn around the house for an afternoon might help someone learn what it’s like to live without vision, hearing loss comes in varying degrees and
Read MoreUsing Music To Ease Hearing Loss
June 7th, 2017Posted in Blog
At 77, Linda White hears all right in one-on-one settings but has problems in noisier situations. “The person could be right beside you, but you still don’t hear them.” White, a retired elementary school teacher and principal, has not gotten hearing aids, although she says she probably will in the future. Instead, she’s part of
Read More6 tips for shopping with hearing loss
June 2nd, 2017Posted in Blog
While my hearing loss doesn’t limit the things I can do in daily life, it certainly does play a factor in everyday tasks. I recently bought my first car, and noticed in this situation how shopping with hearing loss affected my purchase, especially in situations where I had to deal with sales people. As with
Read MoreHearing 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
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