Sheryl Kocher “I got a new watch.” “What kind is it?” “11:30.” Sound familiar? Hearing loss sneaks up on you. People start mumbling, or an old friend calls, and you have to let them talk a few minutes before you know who it is. You call customer service, but you can’t understand them because they have…
Tag: Hearing Vibes
Generals, October 2021
New Technology to Assist Hearing
Please join us on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom as the audiology team from Sonoran Ear, Nose, and Throat presents the newest advancements in technology to assist hearing. Jamie Landau, Au.D. and Amanda Kester Au.D. will be discussing various options and devices that go above and beyond the traditional hearing…
Generals, September 2021
Hearing Vibes
Don’t Take Hearing for Granted Lyle Larson Birds singing, wind rustling through the trees, music, and conversations with friends or loved ones are some of the sounds of everyday life and likely things taken for granted by those of us with normal hearing. My wife suffers from profound hearing loss, and even with the help of…
Generals, July 2021
Hearing Vibes: Discussion Group for Better Hearing Is Going Hybrid
Jennifer Jefferis Who We Are We are SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those currently experiencing hearing loss, or those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do 1) We meet monthly for information sharing and education.…
Generals, June 2021
Hearing Vibes: Discussion Group for Better Hearing is Going Hybrid!
Jennifer Jefferis Who We Are: SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those currently experiencing hearing loss or those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: 1) Meet monthly for information sharing and education. Occasionally, a Ph.D.…
Generals, May 2021
Discussing Hearing Aids with a Loved One
Tiggy Shields Perhaps one of the greatest challenges in the world of hearing loss is for a spouse or partner to convince the other that they need hearing aids. In some respects, this has similarities to confronting an aging parent who should stop driving. Emotions can run deep in the face of continual resistance. Concerns…
Generals, April 2021
Hearing Vibes: A Journey to Better Hearing
Lyle Larson There is no way a person with relatively normal hearing can understand what it’s like for people with hearing loss. I am blessed with good hearing in my later years, but my wife is not as fortunate, and it’s been an interesting journey for both of us. Although she had experienced some degree…
Generals, March 2021
Hearing Vibes: Ménière’s Disease: My Challenges as One of the “Unlucky 20%”
Tim Gaule My hearing loss is due to Ménière’s Disease. Ménière’s is a rare inner ear disease that affects approximately 650,000 people in the U.S. Onset usually occurs between ages 40 and 60. Possible theories as to the cause of Ménière’s are constrictions in blood vessels, viral infections, allergies, genetics, and autoimmune reactions. Besides hearing…
General, February 2021
Hearing Vibes
Local Audiologist to Join March Virtual Meeting Tiggy Shields The Discussion Group for Better Hearing is pleased to host Dr. Kristi Swingle, Au.D., at its virtual meeting on March 11. Our group brings this opportunity to the SaddleBrooke community in a continuing effort to offer education, support, and advocacy for those experiencing hearing loss and…
General, January 2021
Hearing Vibes: “I’m Sorry, What Did You Say?” The Invisible Disability
Tiggy Shields People in our U.S. culture are generally sensitive to folks who struggle with physical disabilities. We don’t want to do or say anything that is embarrassing or hurtful. Usually, we will just ignore any direct attention to a wheelchair, for example. Knowing what to do to offer any assistance, if appropriate, is easily…