As a mom of three active kids, most of my life is spent behind the wheel either in the carpool lane, in a parking lot, or on the highway traveling to events. A few months ago, I blogged here about my frustrations with not being able to chat with my kids while driving. How is … Continue reading
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When Hearing Aids Fail, Kids Save the Day
The alarm clock blared at seven o’clock this morning, but I didn’t hear it. My pillow muffled the sound. Turns out, I had rolled on the side with my “good” ear. The one that hears better than the other. The one that hears the alarm clock. The one that lay pressed into the pillow. I … Continue reading
Do You Need Hearing Aid Batteries? Pearl Feder Wants to Help You
When Lipreading Mom received this email from Pearl Feder, who is active in hearing loss advocacy, I couldn’t believe my eyes… “If you or someone you know is in need of hearing aid batteries, please let me know by emailing me at pearltf1@gmail.com. Every year around the holidays, I give out hearing aid batteries to … Continue reading
Are You Reluctant to Show Off Your Hearing Aids?
By Chelle of SayWhatClub Blog / LipreadingMom.com Guest Blogger I love the idea of coming out with our hearing aids and not being ashamed of them. There are too many cool hearing aids out there now to hide them. A few years ago, I attended a graduation party. I was in the kitchen with several … Continue reading
Why Do People Who Need Hearing Aids Not Wear Them?
By Indi / Lipreading Mom Guest Blogger Did you know that over half of the people who need hearing aids don’t wear them? There are several factors that contribute to that – the expense, having hearing aids that aren’t adjusted correctly, uncomfortable ear molds issues, denial about hearing loss, etc. But one of the common … Continue reading
Show Me Your Ears! – Lipreading Mom’s New Campaign
How many of you wear hearing aids or cochlear implants? Do you like the way they look—do you show them off with gusto? Join me in my new awareness campaign Show Me Your Ears: To Promote Deaf and Hearing Loss Community Awareness. The idea is simple: 1) Take a picture of your ears, hearing aids, … Continue reading
Introducing My New Ear Molds
Ever wonder what a hearing aid mold looks like in its beginning stages? Yesterday, I went to my audiologist to have the above impressions taken of my ears. The impressions will be shipped to a manufacturer to make ear molds for my new set of hearing aids. In a few weeks, I should have the … Continue reading
An Artistic Look at My Hearing Aids
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 the other moms who drive their children to sporting events on a warm summer afternoon. I turn the wheel, hoping to avoid the stark reflection that stares back … Continue reading
Help! Do Implantable Hearing Aids Work?
This morning, I received a Facebook message from a friend in California. Her question stumped me: “What do you think of the whole Envoy Esteem Implant thing?” My response: “Are you thinking about using it? Honestly, I have no idea. Are you in touch with an audiologist about it?” Do any of you faithful Lipreading Mom … Continue reading
Help! My Hearing Loss Makes Me Feel Alone
Today’s question comes from a follower of this blog: “Although I’ve had hearing loss for the past five or so years, it seems like the last couple of weeks I have really noticed more loss. I wear hearing aids and am attempting to get my classroom looped to help me hear my students. I’m trying … Continue reading
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