Summertime tips for hearing aids and cochlear implants

Summertime tips for hearing aids and cochlear implants

Summer is here and that means heat and humidity, perspiration and pools—all of which can be damaging to your equipment! Additionally, some kids don’t want to take the device off. “For little kids, just tell them ‘We don’t wear these in the water. They will break”...
“I remember that one vacation….” (or how to make the experience last long after you’ve unpacked the car)

“I remember that one vacation….” (or how to make the experience last long after you’ve unpacked the car)

By Amy Knackstedt, MA, CED Are you planning a fun family trip this summer? Whether you go to the local water park or make the haul to Disney World, your vacation can be much more than just great memories. Below are a few ideas to think about as you prepare and return...

Stretching your child’s spoken language all summer long

By Susan Sehgal, MA, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVEd Reading over the summer (and anytime during the year) builds essential language and vocabulary skills for all children, but especially children with hearing loss. Have fun going to the library, picking out books, and...