Water activities provide a refreshing and exciting way to beat the summer heat. However, engaging in water-based activities may seem daunting to those with hearing loss. But don’t worry. With ...Read More
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Benefits of Joining a Hearing Loss Peer Group
If you have a condition like hearing loss that impacts your daily life, it can be very isolating. Even with the support of friends and family, it may be difficult for them to fully understand what you...Read More
Emergency Preparation Tips for People with Hearing Loss
Nobody can ever foresee an emergency happening. For many of us, it’s not something that we would particularly plan ahead for. The reality, however, is that emergencies happen. Extreme climate event...Read More
Tips for Communicating with People with Hearing Loss
Communication is complex. It’s estimated that only 7% of communication is the words we used. 38% is based on the tone used. Body language contributes 55% to communication, which includes gestures an...Read More
How Face Masks Have Impacted Hearing Loss
Wearing a face mask or face covering is now a routine part of our daily lives. In some places, wearing a face covering is even mandatory. While face masks help us all protect our local communities, th...Read More
Tips on Communicating While Wearing a Face Mask
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak made it mandatory to wear a face covering in public in June, 2020. It’s now almost normal to see people out and about with face masks. We’re all playing an important ...Read More
Avoiding Social Isolation with Hearing Loss
We are living and working through a very challenging time. This isn’t the first global pandemic. It is, however, the first time for many of us to experience this level of disruption to our day to da...Read More
A Guide for In Home Hearing Healthcare
We’re living through unprecedented times. Almost 20% of the global population are under lockdown due to COVID-19. Social distancing, social isolation and staying at home where possible are the order...Read More
Thanksgiving Tips for Those With Hearing Loss
Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away, and your preparations may already be in full swing. Whether you’re planning on celebrating Thanksgiving in the comfort of your own home or you’ve been ...Read More
7 Easy Tips for Living with Single-Sided Deafness
Single-sided deafness (unilateral hearing loss) whereby sound is only heard from one ear, is more common than you might think. Around 60,000 Americans develop the condition each year. If you have sing...Read More