Where to Sit with Hearing Loss: Why the Right Seat Matters This article was inspired by my recent conversation with Mike Bolland on the We’re Not Stumped podcast. Podcasts allow us to explore ideas together. This article expands on one…
Captioning for Hearing Loss: Why the Right Tool Matters
When the right tool changes everything I recently had the opportunity to contribute to a national article on captioning and communication access. While it was exciting to see my work included, what stood out most to me was not the…
New Hearing Aid Users: Rechargeable vs Disposable Batteries
Rechargeable vs Disposable Batteries for New Hearing Aid Users What New Hearing Aid Users Need to Know If you’re adjusting to hearing aids, it’s easy to assume batteries are the simple part. But many new hearing aid users quickly discover…
Holiday Hearing Tips: How to Hear Better at Family Gatherings
Holiday Hearing Tips: 7 Ways to Make Family Conversations Easier This Season Holiday gatherings are meant to feel warm and joyful—but if you wear hearing aids, they can also feel overwhelming. Kitchens are loud, conversations overlap, and there’s always someone…
Closed Captions and Cookie Crumbs: A Family Lesson
Closed Captions, Cookies, and Connection A Quiet Thanksgiving Lesson Thanksgiving break at my house is full of joyful noise—the clatter of dishes, laughter from the kitchen, and maybe a football game in the background. But when I think about moments…
Nighttime Fire Safety for People with Hearing Loss
When Silence Feels Unsafe: Nighttime Fire Safety for People with Hearing Loss The Fear Behind a Good Night’s Sleep For many people who wear hearing aids, bedtime brings a quiet that feels uneasy.When you take your hearing aids out, you…
Finding the Best Seat in a Restaurant for Easier Conversations
Finding the Best Seat in a Restaurant for Hearing Loss Going out to eat should be fun, not stressful. But for Andrew, noisy places often made him want to stay home. With hearing loss, he struggled to catch the words…
Listening Helpers: Grandma’s Secret to Easier Conversations
Listening Helpers: Grandma’s Secret Signal for Easier Conversations Have you ever nodded along at dinner and hoped you understood the story? You’re not alone. That’s where listening helpers come in! A Sunday Dinner Story Grandma loved her big family dinners.…
Music Lovers Simple Summer Hearing Tips
Music Lovers’ Simple Summer Hearing Tips Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy outdoor concerts and movies. Sitting under the stars, enjoying music or a great film, is a special treat. If you wear hearing aids, though, you may wonder…
Easy Summer Hearing Tips for Crowded Places
Easy Summer Hearing Tips for Crowded Places Summer brings exciting festivals, fairs, and outdoor markets. These events are full of music, food, and fun activities. But if you wear hearing aids, they can sometimes feel loud and overwhelming. Here are…