Sound Advice
There are many misconceptions about people who are hard of hearing. I hope these stories provide insight into the daily challenges faced by those of us with hearing loss. The project features participants ages 6 - 95 years old.
DID YOU KNOW...
Hearing loss can be linked to other medical conditions?
"For those older than 60 years, the risk of dementia is closely related to the severity of hearing loss."
- Blue Sky Hearing
Diagram courtesy of blueskyhearing.com
Resources
Hearing Loss Association of America:
HLAA Mission: “HLAA is building a hearing health movement empowering millions with, and at risk of, hearing loss to thrive through education, advocacy and a nationwide network of support.”
The World Health Organization On Deafness and Hearing Loss:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Hearing Loss in Children: https://www.cdc.gov/hearing-loss-children/data/index.html
NPR
“Valentine's Day is next Wednesday, and I'm getting my wife and daughters the gift of hearing aids — for me.” Scott Simon (NPR)
This is one of my favorite pieces on why some people postpone getting hearing aids. You can read or listen to it here:
https://www.npr.org/2024/02/10/1230446226/opinion-this-valentines-day-im-giving-the-gift-of-hearing
TED Talks:
What you don't know about hearing aids | Juliëtte Sterkens | TEDxOshkosh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vf1q_HgLpw
If you're not protecting your hearing, you’re losing it | Kimberly H. Deason | TEDxWilsonPark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzxe2dJWqpk
How hearing loss could be impacting your relationships | Nashlea Brogan | TEDxBostonCollege