I had the pleasure of moderating a post-screening talkback for Rally Caps at ReelAbilities’ flagship festival in NYC. A short film, Deaf Giants was shown prior to the feature length Rally Caps. Both are family films that share a baseball theme. And a common message: Hearing loss may be challenging but it doesn’t need to  The post Batter Up! Two Authentic Portrayals of Hearing Loss appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more

Hearing loss advocacy hits TEDx! Congratulations to HLAA adviser and hearing loop advocate Juliëtte Sterkens, Au.D. Her TEDxOshkosh talk, Hearing Loss: Beyond Hearing Aids, has over 225k views on the national TEDx Talks YouTube channel and views continue to grow! In the 18-minute talk, Juliëtte explains what it is like to listen with hearing aids and details  The post TEDx Talk Raises Awareness about Hearing Loss Technology appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more

One of my favorite things to do is to talk about hearing loss! I guess that comes with the territory as an advocate. Considering hearing aids? Come sit by me. I am happy to share my experiences. Complaining about the volume of the music? I’ll join you in asking the manager to lower the volume.  The post Powering Up the Patient Perspective appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more

“Don’t get pickled!” the clinic leader advised with a smile. It was my first time playing pickleball, the new sport craze taking over the nation. Getting pickled means you lose 11-0—a shutout. Despite the leader’s warning, my team was pickled twice that first day. Oh, well. There was no where to go but up! Learning  The post Don’t Get Pickled: Hearing Loss & Pickleball appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more

Societal misperceptions about hearing loss can prevent people from seeking the help that they need. And even when we do look for help, our doctors may minimize the condition, sidelining it as a normal part of aging. The same goes for policy makers who have historically left hearing care out of many public insurance plans.  The post Changing Mindsets about Hearing Loss appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more

The teacher’s voice bounces around the space making it hard for me to follow the instructions. It’s my first yoga class in the studio near our new winter home away from home in Maui. (Yes, an empty nest can be a beautiful thing). It is helpful that the postures are familiar and there is a  The post Hearing Loss Challenges: Starting Over in a New Environment appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more

Sharing stories of loss and resilience help us feel connected. They give us strength and teach us tricks for living better with our challenges. Most importantly, they help us feel less alone. Matt Hay’s story, which he eloquently shares in his new book Soundtrack of Silence, is no exception. I met Matt in the early  The post Interesting Reads: Soundtrack of Silence by Matt Hay appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more

Each January much of the world takes a pause to start fresh. It’s a new year. A new chance. A fresh opportunity for happiness and hope. Some people make resolutions—I will exercise three times a week or I will eat less fried food—but many of them are abandoned within a few weeks. A more successful  The post What is Your Hearing Loss Word of the Year? appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more

As we reach the end of another busy year for Living with Hearing Loss, I want to thank all my readers for making our community a welcoming and enriching environment for all of us. It has a been a busy year of writing, speaking, “We Hear You” screenings, and “Hear & Beyond” book signings! I look forward  The post 2023 Highlights: Living with Hearing Loss appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more

Hearing care should be available for all, yet it remains elusive for many. Part of the problem is a lack of demand for hearing care services. For example, only 20% of people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually use one. This is true even in countries where national insurance plans cover hearing aids.  The post Breaking Down Barriers to Hearing Health Care appeared first on Living With Hearing Loss ..read more