Thankful for A Hearing Loss?
Thanksgiving, the season of gratitude and thanks, is upon us. Can we give thanks for a hearing loss? Many with “less than perfect” physical capabilities dwell on the disadvantages – those with hearing loss are no different – yet there are often hidden...Hard of Hearing Witch-A Post-Halloween Drama
A witch had her broom stolen. In this funny cartoon, the witch victim misunderstands the question asked by the policeman. It does garner a chuckle or two. Soft consonants are a challenge for the hard of hearing This cartoon exemplifies how easy it is to misunderstand...Get Reconnected
When our eyesight starts to diminish, we rush down to the store and get some of those little ‘cheaters’ or magnifying glasses; yet, when it comes to hearing loss, people wait an average five to ten years before seeking help. Why wait? Could it be one is not aware of a...
Your Pet and Your Hearing Aid
We love our pets. As such, we want to protect them from harm as we would protect any family member. Remember, too, pets are very much like small children throughout their lives and love to play with “toys” of all sorts. You want to protect your pet and your hearing...
Voice Tonality… IT MATTERS!
When I was younger, and had dogs, I always got a kick out of saying awful things to them in a sweet voice while watching them respond positively. The dogs were not responding to my words; rather, to the tone of my voice. This taught me the tone of our voice (i.e.,...7 Tips from Hearing Loss CPR – Keep the Connection Alive
This is a short book with seven chapters copied from the large edition. This smaller book focuses primarily on communicating with or as a person who is hard of hearing.
T-shirts for the Hard of Hearing
Get happy
Thirty Tips to Get Out of the Pits – Linnaea’s book on overcoming adversity.
Pit to Peach Journal
