single sided deafness
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SolaceShield: A solution for wearing hats with a bone anchored hearing aid
I was so excited to try out this product that makes it possible to wear a bone anchored hearing aid and a winter hat together. I found that SolaceShield significantly improved my winter recreation experience. Continue reading
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Tinnitus Stories
I love to share stories on this blog, and I don’t have a lot of in-depth experience with tinnitus, so I asked others who struggle with tinnitus to share their stories. Four different wonderful souls got in touch regarding their tinnitus experience. Continue reading
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Please Don’t Do This When Speaking to Someone with Hearing Loss
If you have never experienced hearing loss, it can be hard to know how to communicate successfully with someone who is hard of hearing. Here is a list of communication faux pas to avoid when talking to someone with hearing loss. Continue reading
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My Review of Oticon Ponto 5 Superpower
I recently received a new Ponto 5 Superpower bone anchored hearing aid. I love it. There are several improvements over my old Ponto. I have found a few surprises in the upgrade as well. Continue reading
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The Upgrade Process for My Bone Anchored Hearing Aid
There are so many barriers to the hearing aid upgrade process: information, cost, appointment availability, and insurance red tape (to name a few). Despite researching, I encountered some surprises while upgrading my device. But I am so glad I did get a new aid. Continue reading
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Back to Work After Brain Surgery
It’s hard to know what the transition back to work after brain surgery will look like. I had a unique situation for my work, and I found some accommodations that helped me in my work life. Continue reading
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Feeling Unsafe with Hearing Loss
Losing your hearing can often come with a loss of feeling safe. I have sacrificed many hours of sleep to the anxious thoughts of not hearing something vital. Hearing loss definitely comes both with safety risks as well as anxious thoughts about safety. Continue reading
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Shopping with Children When You have Hearing Loss
I typically find shopping quite fatiguing, but with children along, it takes on another level of exhaustion. Between trying to hear what the child is saying and being swamped by all the auditory stimulation of the shopping venue, I can feel hugely hearing fatigued after just one stop with kids along. Continue reading
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AirPods as Hearing Aids for Single Sided Deafness
The Airpods Pro 2 hearing aid functionality is the best non-prescription solution I have found for background noise. The hearing aid functionality does not have sound rerouting functionality. It does not pick up sound on the deaf side and send it to the hearing side. The hearing aid functionality does include useful hearing protection. Continue reading
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Sounds I Love and Hate
Between the complexities introduced by my bone anchored hearing aid as well as having only one functional ear, I have found many noises I like and dislike. What are some of your most and least favorite sounds? Continue reading
About Me
Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 27 and decided to make that experience worthwhile by paying it forward to other brain tumor warriors. She is passionate about supporting people and advocating for hearing assistance around motherhood and running a family business.
The "Lucky" Brain Tumor 