Finding Hope One Step at a Time

  A Mom’s Experience with her Child’s Hearing Loss Sometimes you don’t want your mother’s intuition to be correct. That was my thought the day I heard the doctor say,...  A Mom’s Experience with her Child’s Hearing Loss Sometimes you don’t want your mother’s intuition to be correct. That was my thought the day I heard the doctor say, “You were right—Olivia has bilateral hearing loss, and it’s permanent. She’ll need to wear hearing aids.” Those words rang in my ears for weeks, even … Read More >

What People with Hearing Loss can Learn from Professional Musicians

I was honored to serve as a panelist for The Joy of Music/Loving Your Ears Research Symposium at the HLAA 2023 Convention in New Orleans. It was clear from all...I was honored to serve as a panelist for The Joy of Music/Loving Your Ears Research Symposium at the HLAA 2023 Convention in New Orleans. It was clear from all the questions the panel received that music listening is an important topic for people with hearing loss. Even though I am a cognitive neuroscientist researching … Read More >

New Hearing Aid Coverage and Class Action Lawsuit in Washington State Could Spark Wider Changes

Law mandating coverage rolls out with Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) help amid anti-discrimination settlement that could guide other states There’s good news for residents of Washington state who...Law mandating coverage rolls out with Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) help amid anti-discrimination settlement that could guide other states There’s good news for residents of Washington state who wear hearing aids—a new law now requires some large group health plans to cover the cost of hearing aids and services. And some Kaiser Foundation … Read More >

Your Hearing Loss Holiday Survival Guide

By Shari Eberts, hearing health advocate and author The holiday season can be a mixed blessing for people with hearing loss. While we are excited to share time with family...By Shari Eberts, hearing health advocate and author The holiday season can be a mixed blessing for people with hearing loss. While we are excited to share time with family and friends, we may also worry that our hearing loss will prevent us from enjoying all the holiday season has to offer. Large celebrations can … Read More >

A Veteran Shares his Experience with HLAA

An active member of HLAA’s Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter (VAAVC) since 2021, Vietnam vet Steven Sterry and his then-new hearing service dog, Zochi, were profiled in Hearing Life magazine’s...An active member of HLAA’s Veterans Across America Virtual Chapter (VAAVC) since 2021, Vietnam vet Steven Sterry and his then-new hearing service dog, Zochi, were profiled in Hearing Life magazine’s Fall 2022 issue. In honor of Veterans Day, we asked him for an update on his many activities supporting veterans, both with and without hearing … Read More >