Deaf people can get blindsided by sound. Even those of us who truly embrace (yes, even LIKE!) being deaf or hard of hearing have an experience with sound that is not only surprising but truly profound. Music…
The 10 Most Dangerous Places for a Hearing Aid
You’re supposed to take good care of hearing aids, right? A technological marvel, they are and.. expensive. But, they’re vulnerable! Here’s some common places that they’re used or stored but are potential pitfalls that can mean disaster…
Communication With Hearing Loss in an Emergency
If you wear hearing aids, emergency backup communication is essential. In 1994 I was living in the San Fernando Valley, when a catastrophic earthquake shook the Los Angeles area to its core. Just a few miles north…