single sided deafness
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Road Trips and Single Sided Deafness
Communicating in a car with single sided deafness can bring some unique challenges- especially depending on which side of your body your deaf ear is located. Continue reading
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Dim Lights, Strobe Lights- Lighting Matters
Have you every struggled in a dimly lit room? You are not alone. Most Acoustic Neuroma Warriors struggle with low lighting for a variety of reasons. Continue reading
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The Perks of Single Sided Deafness
While I was in the hospital recovering from my Acoustic Neuroma surgery that resulted in single sided deafness, I wrote a list of all the reasons why it is good to be deaf in one ear. Here is my list I wrote then as well as some additional benefits others have shared with me. I’d… Continue reading
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Who Helps You Acclimate to Being Hard of Hearing?
I received a lot of different assistance and care after hospital discharge for my Acoustic Neuroma surgery. But there was no one in the medical arena who helped me transition to being hard of hearing. It felt like something that should exist. So I went looking, and here is what I found… Continue reading
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Medications That Can Impact Hearing
Are you familiar with the word, ototoxic? It refers to a substance that is harmful to hearing. Ototoxic medications can cause hearing loss, balance difficulties, and tinnitus. I was surprised to learn several of these medications are pretty common. Continue reading
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Hearing Loss for the Holidays
Let’s strategize the holidays to maximize joy and minimize struggle- but recognize the hearing fatigue is real. Continue reading
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Oticon Hearing Loss Champion Award Finalist
I have been nominated for Oticon’s Focus on the People: Hearing Loss Champion Award. If you have a minute to cast a vote for me I sure would appreciate it. Voting Link: www.oticon.com/fop Continue reading
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Accommodating Hearing Loss Without Asking
So often it is important to advocate for yourself and explain your needs to others. But advocacy is often exhausting. So moments when your needs are met without saying a word are so refreshing. Continue reading
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Hearing Assistance Device Options for Single Sided Deafness
There are several different types of hearing device options for single sided deafness. While not everyone with single sided deafness feels the need for an assistance device, for many people these are very helpful. Continue reading
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Live Theatre with Hearing Loss: A Success Story at American Players Theatre
I had the opportunity recently to experience Romeo and Juliet at American Players Theatre. This was one of the coolest productions I have had the pleasure of seeing. The amazingly talented actor who played Romeo was Deaf and used ASL. They produced the show in such a way that hearing audience members could understand, ASL… 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 