Recent Articles
Custom Sleep Plugs
Starkey Hearing custom sleeping earplugs Made of a soft, comfortable material, these earplugs are designed to reduce ambient noise and improve sleep quality. Inspired to assess their performance, I embarked on a mission to test their effectiveness.
Widex Moment SmartRIC Review
The Widex Moment SmartRIC is here with a clear mission: redesign the hearing aid to enhance hearing in noise, reduce touch and wind noise, and extend battery life. This innovative approach earned Widex the 2024 Hearing Technology Innovation Award. While many online reviews cover the technical details of these hearing aids, few provide a real-world perspective. After three weeks of using these hearing aids, I’d like to share my firsthand experience.
Managing Tinnitus During a Hurricane
Hurricane Helene’s destructive impacts have created havoc
for many individuals across the United States. With this being our first hurricane season in Florida, I’ve been doing a lot of research on preparedness, and I even purchased a book. However, one thing I didn’t come across is preparing for a hurricane when you have hearing loss or tinnitus. Although this article is a week late after hurricane Helene wreaked havoc, I still wanted to share some insights, ensuring both mental and physical well-being are prioritized.
504 Plan: Misophonia
A 504 Plan is a tool designed to ensure that students with
disabilities have equitable access to learning in the general education classroom. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, students with disabilities must be provided accommodations that allow them to learn and participate alongside their peers. This includes students with misophonia, a condition characterized by extreme sensitivity to certain sounds. With appropriate accommodations, students with misophonia can thrive in a learning environment tailored to their needs.