Hearing Impairment - Advice & Information

Why so called “inspirational” videos about people hearing for the first time with cochlear implants (CIs) or assistive listening devices do not tell the true story of deaf people’s experiences. They can be misleading and do not accurately reflect what cochlear implants or hearing aids actually do.

I recently conducted an online survey of tinnitus sufferers asking about various issues they have. I compiled the results into a review that can be easily interpreted to determine if there are any common causes.

Twelve common signs that a person may have undetected hearing loss.

Sensorineural hearing loss can be congenital or can come on suddenly without warning. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Some people with profound hearing loss identify themselves as a part of a deaf community with a unique language and culture.

Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing impairment. It can cause problems in life, but it's possible to deal with at least some of these problems. Experimental evidence suggests that one type of brain-training game may be helpful for improving certain cases of hearing loss.

Many doctors claim to understand tinnitus, but end up wasting our time. This article is an essay of my experience with doctors, information I learned from research, and a review of how I'm dealing with my tinnitus.

In spite of more exposure to deaf people in the media, certain myths prevail about this unique and diverse community.

Many people are fascinated by sign language but don't understand much about it. Common myths and misconceptions are addressed.

Should deaf children learn sign language? An examination of conflicting opinions on this controversial subject.

A poignant and humorous glimpse into what life is like with better-than-excellent hearing.

Hearing loss simulations are very useful for educating parents, teachers, and friends about what a hearing loss "sounds" like. This article also explains the different levels of hearing loss.

A common cause of hearing loss is damage to the hair cells in the cochlea of the inner ear. Researchers hope to use stem cell therapy to produce new hair cells.

Various assistive technology and devices are available to the deaf and hearing impaired. This article lists a few of the auditory and non-auditory devices available to improve communication in the lives of the deaf and the hard of hearing.

Not sure how to handle jury duty with your hearing loss? You should know that the law protects your equal rights to serve on a jury.