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Big News! Our New Book on Navigating Sudden Hearing Loss

As an Early Years teacher, my hearing was my superpower—something I prided myself on. I could pinpoint every sound in my classroom, even the tiniest whispers. But in an instant, everything changed, and I could no longer rely on my hearing. I didn’t even know that sudden hearing loss was a thing, let alone an […]

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When Should You Talk to Your Audiologist About a Cochlear Implant?

Article contributed by Lindsey Banks, audiologist and founder of Dr. Hearing Loss. With the advancements in hearing technology over the past decade comes more options for those who have experienced significant hearing loss. One of those advancements is cochlear implants. These devices can give hope to those in search of better hearing. Unfortunately, some hearing […]

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Hearing Aid Accessories Launches New App for Hearing Aid Users

Article contributed by Scarlet Lewitt, PR and Content Specialist for Hear4U and Healthscreen UK Deaf Awareness Week means more than a simple hashtag on social media. It is a time to actively promote the positivity of living with hearing loss but at the same time, make an increased effort to understand some of the hardships […]

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Sudden Hearing Loss: Our Journey to Rehabilitation

Article by Andrea M. Simonson, PhD, CCC-A Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone of any age. It can also impact the loved ones of those affected. Seeing someone you love going through a distressing or traumatic event can be difficult. It’s natural to want to help someone you care for […]

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My Cochlear Implant Journey

Article by Robin Hayward When high school teacher, Robin Hayward suddenly passed out during a routine medical appointment, she sustained a head trauma that would cause further complications. In this compelling blog post, Robin shares her story of suddenly losing the hearing in her right ear, and her search to find an effective treatment option. […]

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What if Your Hearing Does Not Recover?

Article contributed by Roulla Katiri, audiologist at The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin. If your hearing does not recover, following sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), there are things you can do to help. For people with mild to moderate hearing loss, a standard hearing aid in the affected ear may be used to amplify the […]