My Dad’s Hearing Loss Is A Challenge Our Family Confronted Together
“I’m sorry, could you repeat that?” my dad asked for the third time. The line at the bookstore was growing at an alarming pace. Six, seven, eight people were waiting behind us now, more agitated by the minute. Read more
Introducing Jake Copithorne, Our Summer Intern At Hearing Mojo
The more news, information and stories we post on Hearing Mojo, the more interest there is in the site. Traffic has doubled in recent months and a lot of readers have emailed. Keeping a blog fed can take up a lot of time, so I’ve brought in some help this summer. My son Jake is entering his senior year in high school and has been helping me out. Now I’ve asked him to start writing about some of his experiences and also to help research and write news about products and hearing-loss issues. The next post will be his first. Stay tuned!
‘Boomer Babe’ Says Phonak Audeo Hearing-Aid Ads Are Okay With Her
The Phonak Audeo hearing-aid advertising campaign is the gift that just keeps giving. I ridiculed the campaign when it first broke, but shame on me. Read more
Advanced Bionics Is An Independent Cochlear Implant Maker Again
In 2004, it seemed to be a marriage made in heaven: Boston Scientific, the world’s leading manufacturer of cardiac stents and other implant devices, acquired Advanced Bionics, one of the world’s three cochlear implant manufacturers for $740 million plus additional payments based on future growth. But the marriage quickly soured and after several difficult years dissolved entirely last week. Read more
How To Find A Hearing-Aid-Compatible Mobile Phone
Bryan Lockwood has written in with a tip on a site that makes it very easy to find out whether the mobile phone you are shopping for will be compatible with your hearing aids. PhoneScoop.com has a phone finder which lets you search for hearing-aid compatible phones, including their ‘M’ and ‘T’ ratings. Read more