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Hearts Are POUNDing for Valentine Season

Posted on February 1, 2025, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication

A Classic Pound Cake Recipe Worth Its Weight in Romance Baking for your partner is one way to say I love you. Another way is to go get your hearing tested! Hearing aids don’t suggest romance … but the proven...

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9 Easy ASL Signs to Learn This Holiday Season

Posted on October 7, 2024, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication

Expand Your Communication Skills With Sign Language Hola! Habari! Ni hao! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! So many ways to say, “Hello,” but can you say it in sign language? Over 72 million kids and adults with some level of hearing loss speak...

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‘Tis the Season: 5 Tips for Better Holiday Communication

Posted on October 1, 2024, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication

Feel Empowered and Connected With These Helpful Hints Communication can be challenging in everyday life. Coupled with the hustle and potential stress of the holiday season, it can feel even more overwhelming. And with nearly 1 in 5 people living...

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How Better Hearing Improves Romance

Posted on January 12, 2024, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication

Hear With All Your Heart “My Darling Gave Me Hearing Aids for Valentine’s Day” will never climb the Billboard charts. It’s not even a real song. But the sentiment is spot on. Hearing aids don’t suggest romance. The proven link...

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Who Invented Sign Language?

Posted on December 12, 2023, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication

From Its Origins to American Sign Language and Beyond Humans have used hand gestures since the stars exploded and we began to exist, so the exact origins of sign language are unclear. However, the progression from early signing leading to...

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On the Menu: Deaf-Friendly Restaurants

Posted on September 7, 2023, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication, Travel

Road tripping? Keep these spots in mind. The landmark Americans with Disabilities Act improved equity and access to employment, public accommodations, services, and so much more for people living with diverse challenges, including hearing loss. Some businesses, however, go above...

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I Don’t Want to Hear It: Three Steps to A Comfortable Dialogue About Hearing Loss

Posted on August 12, 2023, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication, Hearing Loss

How to Discuss Hearing Loss with A Loved One It could be core memories of Grandpa’s loudly beeping 1960s hearing aids. It could be the cost. There are many reasons why your loved one just doesn’t want to hear it....

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8 Back-to-School Communication Tips

Posted on August 7, 2023, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication

Make Hitting the Books Even Easier with These Helpful Tricks It’s practically back-to-school time! Whether the students in your life are returning to class in person or online, keep these helpful tips in mind. Maximize lipreading. Hearing and lipreading work...

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Keeping the Peace: 5 Holiday Communication Tips

Posted on November 15, 2022, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication, Hearing Health

Preventing arguments and heated discussions around the dinner table isn’t impossible Though some of us may not want to admit it, family gatherings during the holidays are sometimes stressful. With people of different ages coming together, generations can collide, leading...

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This Mask Supports Effective Communication

Posted on April 1, 2022, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Communication

Which Mask Can Help You Be Heard? You probably chose your go-to masks based on safety and comfort. However, communicating while wearing a mask can be tricky — so how do you know which type of mask is best for...

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