Where are you located? I’m based in Arizona. Where did you grow up? Small border town in Southern CA. I’ve lived in Sacramento CA, St. Louis MO, Lebanon NH, and Philadelphia PA. How long have you had a hearing loss and do you know what caused it? Since 3.5 years old – progressive hearing loss; genetic … Continued
1. Practice listening exercises before the holidays get here. As you prepare to interact with others, it’s a good idea to spend time actively engaging in exercises helping your auditory neural pathway thrive.. Focusing attention through active participation in hearing rehabilitation exercises can aid in the boost of confidence you are looking for as you … Continued
Where are you located? I live in a beautiful little village called Shoal Bay, in Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia. Where did you grow up? I grew up in a small town on the edge of the Australian outback called Dubbo, which means “Red Earth” in the local Aboriginal language. How long have you … Continued
Being able to identify sounds around you, even when there is background noise, is an important part of navigating daily life in your home and out in the world. Yet for many with hearing loss, it can be challenging to sort through the background noise and focus in on what’s important. This is why we’ve … Continued
1. If a child is mainstreamed in their neighborhood school, what are the steps to making sure the new teacher knows what to expect? Consider having a training in-service meeting to provide information to the teacher before the school year begins. This meeting not only helps new teachers know what to expect but is also … Continued
Hearing rehabilitation for adults is typically introduced at a point in your hearing journey when new technology is acquired. If you recently were fit with new hearing aids or assistive listening technology or if you recently had surgery for a hearing implant, it is likely that you had a conversation about the benefits of hearing … Continued