I’m a grandmother with hearing loss. My 3-year-old granddaughter has a lot to say. Sometimes she whispers. And sometimes no matter how clearly she speaks I just don’t understand what she’s saying. The word I miss is usually the crucial word in the sentence, as it often is with adults. “I’m sorry sweetie, I didn’t … Continue reading Talking to a Toddler.
Year: 2026
How Much Does that Hearing Aid Cost?
If you’re in the market for new hearing aids, it's always best to start with an audiologist. But if you’re already a hearing-aid user, and your old hearing aids are still okay, you might want to do some research first. I have an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant and a Phonak hearing aid, made by the … Continue reading How Much Does that Hearing Aid Cost?
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Need a New Hearing Aid? What’s It Going to Cost You?
I need a new hearing aid. But how much I need it depends in part on how much it’s going to cost. This is surprisingly difficult information to obtain. I have an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant and a Phonak hearing aid, made by the same parent company, Sonova. It makes sense to stick with Sonova, … Continue reading Need a New Hearing Aid? What’s It Going to Cost You?
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I Should Be Deaf by Now. Here’s Why I’m Not.
Years ago, my ENT, Dr. Ronald Hoffman at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (now part of Mt. Sinai), assured me that I’d never be deaf. I wasn’t convinced. My hearing had been in steep decline over the previous two decades, and no one could determine why. What could possibly halt the downward plunge? I … Continue reading I Should Be Deaf by Now. Here’s Why I’m Not.
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Revolutionary Fortell Hearing Aid Tackles the Cocktail Party Problem. Is it for you?
Hearing aid costs and performance are a major source of complaint for many people who use, or should use, hearing aids. Probably the most intractable challenge facing manufacturers is how to make speech audible and clear in a noisy environment. If you’re a reader of my blog, you’ve probably experienced the frustration yourself. It’s such … Continue reading Revolutionary Fortell Hearing Aid Tackles the Cocktail Party Problem. Is it for you?
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Just Say Yes
When you have hearing loss, it’s sometimes hard to make yourself get out of the house. It can be hard to accept invitations or make commitments. If you do accept, you may tell yourself you always have the option not to go. And often you don’t go. It can drive even your dearest friends and … Continue reading Just Say Yes
Katherine Bouton: Smart Hearing 