Do you struggle to hear in lots of noise? Lipreading Mom has a confession to make: I do. Restaurants, group socials, my children’s school events, windy outdoor venues. Even with my hearing aids, these places are a challenge for my ears. I recently interviewed a representative with Phonak, a large manufacturer of hearing technology based … Continue reading »
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Support Stop Hearing Loss Bullying Awareness Week
This week, May 19-25, is Stop Hearing Loss Bullying Awareness Week. Help Lipreading Mom promote this cause—as well as the worldwide premiere of the Stop Hearing Loss Bullying Campaign Video, which premieres online via the campaign page this Friday, May 24. What is the Stop Hearing Loss Bullying Campaign? This spring, a group of 12 … Continue reading »
When You Hear for the First Time, Who Do You Tell?
When I got my first hearing aids in 2003, I was anxious. What would the world sound like amplified? Would I enjoy the noise? It wasn’t until nearly 10 years later after receiving my third pair of hearing aids that I was actually excited about my new ear technology. Not able to afford hearing aids … Continue reading »
When You Can’t Afford Hearing Aids: An Interview with Starkey Hearing Foundation
Lipreading Mom receives emails from readers with the same question—How do I pay for hearing aids? For many, the price of hearing technology is just too much. Insurance doesn’t usually cover hearing aids, and not everyone has a nest egg built up to purchase these expensive devices. In my “hearing loss life,” I’ve owned three … Continue reading »
Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Lipreading But Were Afraid to Ask
As a Lipreading Mom, I spend most of my days attempting to read the lips of three young children. Difficult? It can be, but I’ve gotten lots of practice at it. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Csaba Solymosi with a site called Lipreading.org. The site, which offers online lipreading training, intrigued me … Continue reading »
GATS! How On Earth Do You Lip Read Children?
Your home (or car) is filled with lots of kids. Do you… A) Attempt to lip read them all no matter what? B) Try to lip read them all, then take a long break? C) Make them sign to you? D) Run and hide? That is the silly question I posted today on my Facebook … Continue reading »
Five Minute Friday: Broken and Beautiful
I am not so sure I like what I see today. Sags under the eyes, a mass of hair twisted into a low ponytail, my ears completely exposed. It took me two years before I’d let this much of myself show. My bottle blonde hair and palette of cosmetics usually help me blend in with … Continue reading »
Did You Miss the Lipreading Mom Online Book Launch? Here is a Transcript
I’d like to start by confessing something to you. It’s kind of embarrassing, but…here goes. Writing Confessions of a Lip Reading Mom was like giving birth to an elephant baby. You see, I never intended to sit down and write a book about all my issues. I can go to my counselor for that! I … Continue reading »
This Beautiful Bride Encourages You to Show Me Your Ears
When you’ve worn hearing aids a long time, the acceptance level tends to be much higher. So what if people see my hearing aids when my hair is pulled back. Bring on those double-takes! Blushing bride Elizabeth made a fashion statement when she walked the aisle with her hearing aids with bright yellow molds in … Continue reading »
Ten People Wanted for #StopHearingLossBullying Video
Be one of 10 people to be chosen for the #StopHearingLossBullying Campaign Video. Send in all of the following by April 1, 2013, to be considered: 1) Three photos that include each of the following: – Your Face – Your Side Profile (with your ear, hearing aid, and/or cochlear implant in profile) – Your Hands … Continue reading »
