Living with Deafness - Deafness
With one in six people having some form of deafness and even more as we age it means that almost every family or households are touched by deafness. Yesterday I made a presentation to a local senior citizens group. More than 75% of them had a ... [... more]
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Hearing loss self-evaluation - Deafness
Are there some situations where you feel you are not hearing as well as you should? Here's a self-evaluation which may help you decide whether to seek professional help and have your hearing checked. Remember, that unfortunately it is 'natural' ... [... more]
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Deafness Denial - Deafness
What can family and friends do to help someone recognise they may have a hearing problem? It is most likely family, friends or colleagues will notice the changes in someone's hearing ability before they do. When confronted this person's first ... [... more]
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Benefits of Cochlear Implants in children - Deafness
Do deaf children benefit from having a Cochlear implant and if so how? Does it give them a better future, improved opportunity for education and are there social benefits? Research into the benefits of Cochlear Implants in children focuses on the ... [... more]
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Answering questions about a Cochlear Implant - Deafness
Recently I was asked a lot of questions about what it's like to wear a Cochlear Implant. Here's some of the questions and my answers. Something amazingly interesting about a Cochlear Implant as opposed to a hearing aid is that I have not come ... [... more]
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What is a Cochlear Implant - Deafness
Today I opened the blog of someone who commented they hated Cochlear Implants. This person indicated there were hearing aids and that should be good enough for anyone. As a post-lingually deafened adult who has a highly successful Cochlear ... [... more]
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What happens at a hearing test? - Deafness
So you think you have a hearing loss but you have white coat syndrome and are afraid of doctors. There's no need to be afraid of taking a hearing test. You won't be poked with needles or asked to strip off your clothes! A hearing test is simple, ... [... more]
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New BellaOnline Deafness Editor - Deafness
My name is Felicity Bleckly and I am the new Deafness Editor for BellaOnline. I feel I am qualified to be the deafness editor because I am totally deaf. Why did I choose to become the deafness editor for Bellaonline? I came across the Bellaonline ... [... more]
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