4 Resolutions for Healthier Hearing

Each January, millions of people across the country and around the world make new year’s resolutions for better health from losing weight to exercising more to taking more time for themselves. This year, why not make resolutions for hearing health? Hearing is precious and caring for it is an often-overlooked part of self-care. Hearing loss… Continue reading 4 Resolutions for Healthier Hearing

Keeping Your Ears Warm and Your Hearing Health Intact This Winter

As the temperature drops and snow starts falling it is necessary to bundle up and stay warm. Coats, hats, scarves, boots, and gloves are a big part of the essential winter gear. As you make your way out into the cold air this season, don’t ignore your ears and your hearing health! Cover Your Ears… Continue reading Keeping Your Ears Warm and Your Hearing Health Intact This Winter

The Best Gifts for the Hearing Impaired

Whether it’s for the holidays, a birthday or other special event, gift giving isn’t always the easiest. We have to consider the person’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and habits, our budget and time and then, once we finally decide, hope that they don’t already have the gift. It can be nerve-wracking! It can be even… Continue reading The Best Gifts for the Hearing Impaired

Closed Captioning Apps for Cell Phones

The modern cell phone has become our portable wallet, computer, camera, email, music source, and address book all wrapped up in one shiny device.  If you’re the parent or grandparent of a teenager, you may lament the pervasive nature of this artificial appendage and you may join many others in being concerned about the cell… Continue reading Closed Captioning Apps for Cell Phones

Social Gathering Tips for the Hearing Impaired

The holidays are almost here as are the social gatherings with family and friends. For those with impaired hearing, family get-togethers can be a trying experience. Understanding what is going on and trying to engage in dialogue with someone can be overwhelming. The good news is that there are steps you can take to ensure… Continue reading Social Gathering Tips for the Hearing Impaired