Oakland Audiology

11/21/2025

Family get-togethers over the holidays should be exciting and joyful. They can be overwhelming and stressful when hearing loss is at play. Conversations in group settings are a common struggle for hard-of-hearing individuals, but there are many small adjustments that can make it easier. Plan ahead to and discuss with family and friends to ensure you can navigate the holiday gatherings with ease.

Check out the link for a Hearing Loss Holiday Survival Guide with tips:

While we're excited to celebrate at holiday time, people with hearing loss often experience challenges at gatherings. Author Shari Eberts shares her favorite coping strategies.

11/21/2025

Friday Funny

11/20/2025

🎁👮♂️ Shop With A Hero — Volunteers & Donations Needed! 🎄

Join the Waterford Community Coalition as they help make the holidays brighter for 100 Waterford School District kids! On Saturday, December 13, 2025, local heroes will take children shopping for gifts for their families — and they need your help to make it happen! 💚

✨ Ways to Help:
🎅 Volunteer – Help wrap presents and assist with small tasks.
💵 Donate – Every dollar goes directly toward making a child’s holiday special.

📞 To volunteer or have a donation picked up, call or text (947) 229-7140.
You can also donate online or email Resource@ccwaterford.org
for details.

Let’s come together to create magical memories for Waterford families this season! ❤️

11/19/2025

Congratulations to Cyndi Lauper on her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Follow the link for an interview with the music icon, where she reflects on her evolution from ’80s pop star to Tony-winning composer and the creative journey along the way.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/40FiYQR

Growing Bolder

11/19/2025

This article helps to demonstrate the difference between hearing and listening. Mental focus gives us a huge advantage in understanding what we hear in challenging spaces. Just one of the reasons it is so helpful to get someone's attention before speaking to them, especially if they are hard-of-hearing.

From the article: “Our results show that the brain doesn’t just react to sounds, it shapes how they’re represented, depending on what we’re doing. When we’re engaged in a task, the auditory cortex listens more efficiently to the sounds that occur in that task."

New research shows the brain listens differently when we focus, fine-tuning sound responses to match the task at hand.

11/18/2025

When Michigan says “cold,” the U.P. hears “let’s make something beautiful.” 💎
These frozen waterfalls and wild ice formations near Munising are winter’s way of showing off.
📍 Munising Falls
📍 Wagner Falls
📍 Sand Point Road (Curtains, Dryer Hose, Amphitheater & No Boundaries)

Plan your own frosty photo op ➡️ https://www.awesomemitten.com/winter-upper-peninsula/

📸: Amanda Shaffer

11/17/2025

Adding this to my list of can't-miss Michigan attractions!

https://www.boynemountain.com/skybridge-michigan

11/17/2025

Motivation Monday

11/14/2025

Hunters, is your freezer already full?

If you have success this season, consider working with a participating processor and donating a deer to Hunters Feeding Michigan, a program that helps Michiganders get venison to feed their families. If you're not a hunter and would like to help, consider giving a monetary donation, which is used for deer processing and venison distribution. Your generosity can make a meaningful difference to those in need.

Follow the link for details.

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/get-involved/hunters-feeding-michigan?utm_campaign=state+parks+nov+2025&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=govdelivery

11/14/2025

Friday Funny

11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day!

We all have the power to make the world a little brighter, a little gentler, and to add some positivity to our community. Visit randomactsofkindness.org for more ideas on how to make kindness the norm.

11/12/2025

If you or someone you know is an older adult who relies on SNAP, you may be impacted by a temporary pause in November benefits. AgeWays has compiled a list of local food resources that might be of assistance during the pause.

📌 Food Pantries & Meal Sites by County – https://www.ageways.org/2025/10/31/snap-benefits-lapse-but-food-assistance-is-available/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN25_ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3SHg3T2xiV29iWTQyR2l5AR7XYx2OU5HLjzxairfVS-G6y5nKvx5drpwGJrXQknJfFUzi5-QYgPP32Bwhsg_aem_du1zpuKmTHNZbyWnBrIfYw

📌 Congregate Meals – Enjoy nutritious lunches with other older adults at community dining sites. Find a locations near you at AgeWays.org

📌 Other Resources – Call 211 or visit the Food Bank Council of Michigan.

Need a personalized list of resources in your area? Call the AgeWays Resource Center at 800-852-7795.

➡️ Share this with friends and family who may need help.