Why does hearing get worse as we get older?
This article explains why hearing loss is not really a product of aging, but is really the cumulative effects of three factors caused by living in modern society.
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What I Wish Audiologists Understood
A lot of people are not completely happy with their audiologists. Obviously, audiologists are missing the boat somewhere. I am an audiologist just starting my own audiological practice. What is it that hard of hearing people really want from their audiologist? I want to meet their real needs and have satisfied clients.
Here is what audiologists need to do (besides fitting and selling hearing aids) in order to really help us.
Hair Cell Regeneration—Overcoming the Challenges
What are some of the challenges facing researchers in their quest for hair cell regeneration? Are they unlocking the secrets that make hair cells “tick”?
This article explains what has been done and what still needs to be done in order for hair cell regeneration to work in humans.
Hair Cell Regeneration—Looking Beyond the Hype
Hair cell regeneration has been in the news for some time now. Will it soon restore hearing for the millions of hard of hearing people? I’d love to know your thoughts about this.
Stripped of all the media hype, this article gives a realistic view of what hair cell regeneration may do for hard of hearing people.
How Much Are You Worth as a Hard of Hearing Person
I hear the terms “hearing impairment,” “hearing handicap” and “hearing disability” used seemingly interchangeably. Why do we have these terms if they all mean the same thing? Also, how do you calculate the degree of hearing disability?
This article explains the difference between a handicap and a disability and how to calculate the degree of disability we suffer as hard of hearing people which, in turn, is used to calculate how much of a disability pension you may be eligible for.
Hearing Loss—Decibels or Percent
From time to time, I see people writing, “I have 78% hearing loss in my right ear and 95% in the left.” What does this percent mean? I thought sound was measured in decibels (dB), not percent? If this is the case what percent is 115 dB?
This article explains how to describe our hearing losses and why hearing loss cannot be expressed as a percentage, but must be expressed in decibels.
Recruitment from Hearing Loss Explained
Some people can’t wear hearing aids because of severe recruitment. Recruitment seems to be such a weird word for this problem. The word means “to enlist.” The dictionary doesn’t describe anything to do with hearing loss and hearing aids. So what really is recruitment and how did it get this strange name? This article explains what recruitment really is and why it bothers so many hard of hearing people.
Hope for Lonely Hard of Hearing People. Bringing Balance to Our Lopsided World
I recently lost a lot of my hearing. Now I feel so alone. My family and friends just don’t understand what I am going through. I don’t know any one else who is hard of hearing. Where can I go to receive the understanding, support and friendship I crave so badly?
Hearing loss so often cuts hard of hearing people off from society. Here is one way to reconnect so that hearing loss isn’t a problem any more.
Grieving for Your Hearing Loss
When I lost my hearing, I felt so sad and depressed. What’s happening to me? Will I ever feel better again?
This article explains the importance of grieving for your hearing loss and how to work through the grieving process. When you reach the acceptance stage, you will once more be excited about living.
Hearing Aids
Are hearing aids the real answer to help me hear better?
Hearing aids are a very important step in hearing better, but they are not the whole answer. Learn why.