Where deafness and hearing are concerned I think there is sometimes a very real danger of friends and enemies, them and us kind of mindset creeping in. And, to be honest I think most of us fall into this way of seeing the world from time to time. The reality is somewhat different. Now, …
Tina Lannin has encountered many obstacles due to her deafness. But they led her to create her own company and become the UK’s foremost lip-reading expert. Schooling The seeds were planted early on for Tina Lannin’s future career as a lip-reading expert. She was born deaf to a hearing family. Her parents never …
Before Beth Weller discovered the rugby, she hadn’t interacted with other people who had hearing loss. Hearing Loss Diagnosis Beth Weller, deaf rugby player, was born 25 weeks premature. Despite this, her hearing loss wasn’t diagnosed for quite some time. Her mother was told that Weller’s issues were due to colds and ill …
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2 For many people, working in an office environment with hearing loss can be difficult. Loud, open office spaces, meeting rooms with people talking over each other, and phone conferences can make it challenging to communicate. But there are ways to make working in an office with hearing loss easier. Here are 4 tips for …
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Deciding to wear hearing aids can sometimes be a difficult decision. Wearing hearing aids is something 35-year-old C.M. King wishes she would have done earlier in her life, but she still is grateful for how hearing aids have changed her life today. Tinnitus at a young age “Tinnitus,” says King. “It all started …
Sue Phillips started to lose her hearing at the age of 40, but between a busy family and work life, she hadn’t realized the severity of the loss. Once she received her audiogram and advice to be fitted with a hearing aid she realized she needed a way to cope with hearing loss upon her …
There seems to be something of a conspiracy of silence when it comes to looking after our hearing aids. We are diagnosed, fitted, and then find ourselves out on the street, metaphorically speaking. What about looking after hearing aids in the winter? After purchasing hearing aids, you get basic advice on batteries and basic care, …
Just because we have hearing loss shouldn’t mean that we miss out on this holiday season. With a little foresight and planning, we can have as much fun as any other partygoer. These are my top holiday party tips for people with hearing loss so they can fully enjoy the holiday season! 1) …
Learning to manage your stress levels can extend your lifespan and directly impact the relationships around you at home and in the workplace. Being a person with hearing loss adds more stress causing issues and problems. Whether it’s communication issues, fear of performing tasks without your hearing aids, or embarrassment over your hearing loss, there …
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Deaf travel host Alana Nichols has done it again. Her award-winning travel show Follow Alana has delighted viewers and critics alike. Its new season was just released and looks to be every bit as entertaining. Exploring Switzerland In this new season, deaf travel host Nichols promises to show us everything in Switzerland, including a Heidi-like …
