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Yes, there is a connection: http://archneur.jamanetwork.com/Mobile/article.aspx?articleid=802291 My own theory is that older people who get hearing loss get isolated from communication with others. If they would be socially included the effect on memory would not be large or maybe not there at...

Laughing at the description of the "positivness". Perhaps you could direct his energy into something more constructive, like learning sign language with you or so. Being positive and realistic would be a great skill to have...

I would bring that friend to the audiologist and let the audiologist explain. Sometimes it takes someone else say the same thing you are saying in order for the friend to understand. I am amazed that it seems so impossible for some people to understand what it is like not to hear or to be hard...

Perhaps sending photos to each other would work. Or sketching/drawing. It is not very complete communication, but if the purpose is to show that you are thinking of him, and maybe explain what you are up to in the everyday life it would be better than not having any contact. Consider if there...

It's possible to use any kind of notepad, paper or digital for writing back and forth. Anything you suggest must be more efficient or/and interesting than that. Where I live we already have at least one restaurant where food orders and payment can be done through an mobile app. Usually there...

I agree with the others. I am hard of hearing and use an FM-system when possible and ask for minutes of meeting to be sent through e-mail. I have also informed my colleagues about my hearing loss, and explained what I can hear and what I cannot. For example, I have asked them not to talk at the...

I am hard of hearing, so I am mainly learning sign language because I am tired of how much focus listening requires. If I can have a break from time to time and sign a little, it will give me more patience and energy for the hearing part of life. I would love to have the opportunity to get an...

An employee has more to lose than a company. If they claim the accusations are false, the case will be forgotten quickly. Not sure how media works in the U.S. but I don't think a story like this would hurt the company in the long run, while it could hurt the employee's career severely if he gets...

Going to the paper is not a good idea since Danimart has no way to prove what the boss said. He/she will simply say it's an misunderstanding, or perhaps even that he/she never said anything like that at all. The boss will claim that Danimart lied about having a disability and have the job...

I definitely agree with the previous poster saying there is a need for captions. With hearing loss listening requires active focus which is very tireing. Nevertheless, if using assistive devices, they should be professional, not home made. What I think has happened is that the OP and wife are...

I recommend looking for a new job as quickly as can. I have been in that kind of environment and it is harmful. There are other employers that are more flexible and considerate. Be upfront about your hearing loss in the interview, and if you feel a negative reaction, go elsewhere. In the short...

Here are a links for Phonak and Oticon: http://www.phonak.com/com/b2c/en/products/wireless-accessories/products/tvlink-s/hearing-aid-accessory.html http://www.oticon.com/support/wireless-connectivity/connectline/tv- I use captions in the situations you describe. Too me, the streamed sound is...

Both Oticon and Phonak offer wireless TV Links through Bluetooth using the regular streamer that comes with the hearing aids. I am sure most of the major hearing aid manufacturers do the same. Furthermore, turning the captions on is always a good idea.

EU will eventually agree to waive a large part of the debt. There simply is no other way, since the debt is so huge that it does not really help even if Greece would commit to proper actions to rebuild the economy. However, EU don't want to even discuss that possibility until Greece has shown...

Both views are valid. From a biological perspective there is a loss of a sense, hearing. From a broader health perspective this does not have to relevant for your health. You can be a completely happy and healthy person. Nursing books in Sweden emphasize that health needs to bee seen from...

Some grieving might help, but you need to do it in a good way. Losing ones hearing is just a too large concept to grieve about, so grieving would not really help much. Define for yourself what you really are sad about. It might be that you no longer can participate smoothly in a birthday party...

SODA might be new/uncommon as a term, but I thought it was both smart, fun and clear. It wasn't hard to understand. Just because you have Deaf siblings does not mean you sign a lot, not when comparing with when having Deaf parents. So if someone wants to emphasize they have a close relationship...

Can't say I agree with Dennis Malloy. I assume he is just ignorant of how important sign language is, and that it is a good thing to offer information in a signers first language. He is mainly complaining that the signing disturbs the message and that the speaker needs to wait for the terp...

That's true only in one context. I assume that immigrants most often are considered American as soon as they get their citizenship, but this is not the case in all countries. You might have a citizenship, but don't know the language and don't mix with the society in general. You might yourself...

Deaf members can give a better answer, but in short I would say there needs to be some sort of understanding of the culture and history in addition to language skills. There might be differences in how you get someone's attention, common opinions and values within the group, what behavior is...