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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bill Grinonneau and Tiggy Shields Have you ever had your spouse, partner, or friend speak so softly that you can’t hear them? Have you ever found yourself saying “huh?” or “I can’t hear you,” when they speak in a normal, perfectly understandable voice? Well, friends, that happened to me. Gradually I came to the realization…
Maria Menconi, Ed.D. As we travel on the journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes quickly apparent that a person with a hearing loss who goes to the hospital during crisis times could face challenges. This is the issue I’d like to talk more about in this article. First, I need to let you know…