by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked, How can I recharge my Cochlear Implant batteries and my assistive devices when the power fails? This is an excellent question, especially considering the massive power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy back in October. At one point during the storm, more than 7 million people were without […]
Coping Strategies
Coping with Single-Sided Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote, I developed a severe, sudden, low-frequency hearing loss in my left ear. Do you have any ideas why I am now having severe difficulty hearing/understanding in situations where there is a lot of noise or a lot of people talking? For example, at the gym yesterday I was […]
Why Having a High-Frequency Hearing Loss Causes Problems Hearing in Groups
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, I am 23 years old and I have recently started to believe that I may have a mild hearing loss. I often have trouble understanding other people in noisy environments, such as cars or restaurants, and I seem to be the only one having difficulties. In quieter environments, […]
Just Wear Your @#$%& Hearing Aids!
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A young man explained, I am having trouble getting started wearing my hearing aid. I have tried to convince myself to wear it, but so far, I am not able to do so. As I result, I am depressed about my future. I am 17 years old and wish to […]
Coping Strategies When You Can’t Hear Your Spouse
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, I am hearing impaired and also have tinnitus. I wear bilateral hearing aids. I work at home. My husband, when he gets home from work, tends to forget I am hearing impaired and will talk to me from various locations in the house. I have no idea what […]
Seven Cell Phone Strategies to Use When Driving
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked: What is the best way to use a cell phone when driving? 1. The absolute best way is to leave your cell phone turned off when you are driving. That way you are never distracted at the wrong moment and you will never break any cell phone driving […]