Were you at the Cream reunion in New York in 1968? Think that might be where you lost your hearing? That’s where Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker say their hearing problems started. Eric Clapton, who now suffers tinnitus—and most likely also hearing loss, which is often masked by tinnitus—has said “I probably had two 100-watt stacks at the … Continue reading Famous Rock Concerts that Blew Minds — and Ears
Author: Katherine Bouton
Big Victory for People With Disabilities.
Remember the ABLE act? I wrote about it in December: Helping People With Disabilities Help Themselves. It's being signed tomorrow. Congratulations to all! Here's a release from the White House. MEDIA ADVISORY: Vice President Biden to Host ABLE Act Event with Members of Congress Washington, DC – On Tuesday, February 10th, Vice President Biden will host an … Continue reading Big Victory for People With Disabilities.
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“Sounds that Punch Right Into Your Hearing”
Are we out of our minds? Just when you think awareness of the dangers of noise might be beginning to catch on, you get a New York Times review of a pop concert headlined "Finding Balance in Braying, Shattering, Crackling Electronics." (Yes, The New York Times.) In case you think that's a rhetorical flourish, the critic … Continue reading “Sounds that Punch Right Into Your Hearing”
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A Cure For Hearing Loss?
All you boomers who listened to too much rock ’n’ roll may eventually get back your hearing by popping a pill. Researchers are closing in on a way to reverse sensorineural loss, the most common cause of hearing loss. Just as important, pharmaceutical companies are putting big money into the effort. Garnering the most publicity so far is a clinical … Continue reading A Cure For Hearing Loss?
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Hearing Loss Deniers, This is for You.
Great guest post on Gael Hannan's blog. Upholding the Family Hearing Aid Tradition, by David Drake. If you don't have time for the whole post (but I do recommend reading it in full), here's an excerpt: “David,” she said, “You think your hearing loss is your disability to endure, right? It’s your cross to bear, right?” It … Continue reading Hearing Loss Deniers, This is for You.
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The Paradox of Hearing Loss: Noise Can Be Painful
Even if I’d known that the Broadway production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime would, in Ben Brantley’s words, push all my “emotional and sensory buttons,” I wouldn’t have been prepared for the experience. I was stunned by the brilliance of the production. But I was also stunned by how familiar … Continue reading The Paradox of Hearing Loss: Noise Can Be Painful
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Talking About Hearing Loss With Someone Who Doesn’t Want to Listen
The one question I am asked more than any other is: “How do I talk to my spouse about hearing loss?” Every time I try to bring the subject up, they say, the spouse brushes it off. “I can hear fine,” is the impatient reply. Or, “It’s because you mumble.” Or, “It’s too loud in … Continue reading Talking About Hearing Loss With Someone Who Doesn’t Want to Listen
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Seahawks Fans Break Their Own Noise Record, Set off “Dance Quake”.
Yup. Dance Quake Outdoes Beast Quake. If you thought 2011's "Beast Quake" was loud (see Which NFL Team Has Fans Loud Enough to Trigger Earthquakes?), Seattle fans broke that record when quarterback Russell Wilson shot a pass to Luke Willson, to bring the Seahawks even with Green Bay (a two-point conversion pass, for football fans) with under a minute and a half to go … Continue reading Seahawks Fans Break Their Own Noise Record, Set off “Dance Quake”.
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Loud enough to cause an earthquake. So what’s it doing to your hearing?
If you’re lucky enough to attend this coming Sunday’s NFL playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, bring your noise-canceling headphones. It might also be a good idea to tie down your valuables before you leave home. Seismographers from the University of Washington have found that the crowd noise at CenturyLink … Continue reading Loud enough to cause an earthquake. So what’s it doing to your hearing?
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What Do Football and a Chainsaw Have in Common?
This is a reprint of a January 2014 post. Once again it’s Super Bowl time and the end of this season’s dual opportunity for players to knock themselves silly, and for fans to damage their hearing. The former is finally being treated as a serious matter. In the January 25 New York Times, Juliet Macur … Continue reading What Do Football and a Chainsaw Have in Common?
Katherine Bouton: Smart Hearing 