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10/21/2022

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10/21/2022

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07/18/2022

Wisconsin doctor helps Barbie debut pink hearing aids
MADISON, Wis. — Underneath Barbie’s high pony comes a first: a pair of hot pink hearing aids.

“Yeah, I mean I grew up with Barbie,” education audiologist Dr. Jen Richardson said.

It’s why she was delighted to help the 63-year-old doll maker Mattel diversify barbie’s design.

“I wanted to just make sure that it was as authentic as possible,” she said about her months’ long effort with the top toy manufacturer.

She said she believes kids with hearing loss deserve representation.

“I was really excited to hear that. Finally, a Barbie with hearing aids was coming out,” Dr. Richardson’s patient, nine-year-old Addison Anderson said.

Just like this new Barbie, the little girl also needs hearing aids for profound hearing loss. Anderson said she loves the doll’s look.

“This one has hearing aids, brown hair, like a bunch of colors on the dress and not just a plain old barbie,” Anderson said.

Richardson agreed this Barbie could turn head with her fashion forward hearing aids.

“There’s so many more things even being made now jewelry wise that you can add to your hearing aid and things like that,” Richardson said. “So you know it’s fun to be able to switch it up and try different colors as you’re going through life and trying to decide, you know, what it is that, that you like.”

She said diversifying the doll line was important for Mattel to do.

“Even a child who doesn’t have hearing loss can now see someone who does and realize, ‘Oh, there’s that out there. I didn’t even know it,’ so just the awareness,” Dr. Richardson said.

Adding awareness, what Dr. Richardson did when she partnered in 2020 with Mattel’s sister company, Middleton-based American Girl, for its first doll with hearing loss. She said continuing projects like this matter.

“Everyone has differences. You know, to me, there’s there’s no one that is, you know, truly normal,” Richardson said. “You know, and that’s really what makes us unique, and that’s what I’m really excited about that they’re embracing.”

Those interested can purchase the doll at https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Fashionistas-Brunette-Ponytail-Behind/dp/B09NMQDJRZ.

07/14/2021

Don't let hearing loss isolate you from friends and family. Learn about the dangers of hearing loss and what to do about it.

10/24/2016

Your end-of-the-year hearing checklist

Contributed by Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy Hearing | Thursday, October 20th, 2016

Before you know it, 2016 will be only a memory. If you have hearing loss or wear hearing aids, holidays and financial obligations can make year's end a stressful time if you're not prepared. And if you have any hopes of avoiding that last minute rush again this year, now is the time to take action. So, while you’re figuring out what to serve for Thanksgiving and where you’re going to fit an extra inflatable mattress when your niece decides she wants to crash at your (already full) house, don’t forget to think about hearing health, too. Advance preparation now can lead to more serenity when you need it the most.

Plan for more enjoyable holidays

Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah

multigenerational family enjoying holiday dinner together
Plan now so everyone can enjoy the
celebration.
Even if no one in your family has hearing loss, making a communication plan for those chaotic holiday gatherings may provide a more enjoyable experience for everyone. If you are hosting dinner, implement these hearing-friendly ideas:

Create different listening environments. The kids play together in one room, while adults listen to the ball game in another. When it’s time to gather at the table, turn off the music and the television so you can focus on the conversation.
Assign seats. If someone on your guest list has hearing loss, they’ll enjoy the conversation at the table much more if they’re seated where they can see everyone’s faces. Ask them where they’d like to sit. If they have a "better ear," it may dictate where the best seat at the table is for them.
Don’t dim the lights. Many people with hearing loss rely on good lighting to read lips and take advantage of visual cues during group conversations -- whether or not they wear hearing devices.
Delay clean up. Clinking, clanging dishes make it difficult to hear the conversation and take you away from your guests. Try waiting until everyone has left to clean the dishes.
Advocate for yourself. If you have hearing loss and are attending a family gathering, don’t be afraid to politely speak up if the television’s volume is interfering with your ability to participate in dinnertime conversation or if you need closed captioning turned on during the big game. If you’re comfortable, share your concerns privately with your host or hostess before the event begins. It never hurts to have others advocating for you, too.
New Years Eve

There’s no better way to welcome in a fresh beginning -- or give a particularly trying year the boot -- than with a party. Here are a few suggestions for making the gathering more hearing friendly:

Pass on the noisemakers. One of the most common forms of hearing loss is caused by noise -- whether from consistent exposure or a one-time exposure to loud noise. New Year’s noisemakers can contribute to permanent hearing damage because of the level of sound they emit. Opt instead for confetti or silly string.
Watch the volume. Whether you’re attending a party or hosting one, be mindful of the level of sound coming from those speakers. If you can’t hear the person speak who’s standing next to you, the music is too loud.
Buddy up. If you have hearing loss, find someone willing to help you navigate the conversation, whether you’re standing in a group of friends or sitting at the dinner table. If you’re the host and have invited a friend or family member with hearing loss, ask a mutual friend in attendance to check in with them at different intervals during the evening.

09/03/2016

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06/23/2016

Mom’s Voice Sparks Dance Party For Toddler With New Hearing Aids “He started freaking out and did the happy dance.”
Taylor Pittman
Voices Staff Writer, The Huffington Post

To celebrate his new hearing aids, one toddler busted out some cute moves.

According to ABC News, doctors determined that 2-year-old Kaiden Orantes has been experiencing progressive hearing loss and prepared the toddler to receive hearing aids. On June 14, his mom, Caitlin Orantes, shared a video on Facebook of her son using the hearing aids and listening to her voice more clearly. The toddler appropriately celebrated with a dance party.

“He started freaking out and did the happy dance,” Caitlin told ABC News.

Doctors don’t know why Kaiden has progressively lost his hearing since being born, according to Inside Edition. His mother said he has no hearing in his right ear and very little hearing in his left. Despite his hearing loss, the toddler loves music, which his mom said has been “therapeutic” for both of them.

“He has this drum set that he plays very well, and he’s just all about singing,” Caitlin told Inside Edition.

With his love for music and those dance moves, this kid clearly belongs on a stage.

12/16/2014

"Opening your ears" can improve balance, report researchers.

10/03/2014

Cumulative noise exposure can cause hearing loss in teachers No Comments Ringing bells, slamming lockers, loud announcements, chattering students – the classic sounds of back-to-school are not always ...

09/07/2014

http://news.yahoo.com/keep-mind-fit-check-hearing-120000222.html

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / September 5, 2014 / Get your hearing tested and address hearing loss, the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is urging in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Month in September. ...

08/09/2014

Three dozen children who attend the CARE Learning Academy-SCV Tutors got an up-close and personal look at all the sights and, especially, the sounds of a professional audiology center last week as they toured Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology.