Webinar-Age Related Hearing Loss Mon., Oct. 26 2020, 5:00 pm ET
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We Have a Team! Walk 4 Hearing – October 25, 2020
- Schedule
9:45 a.m. (ET) Sign on begins
10:00 a.m. (ET) Online program begins
http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR/Teamraiser/NewEnglandWalk?team_id=49696&pg=team&fr_id=2649.
Webinar on Health Care, Hearing Loss Communication Challenges – Sept. 30, 2020
Join CHC September 30th for “Health Care, Hearing Loss and Communication Challenges: Taking Charge in 2020 and Beyond” – a dynamic discussion about our changing health care system and how to navigate it with a hearing loss. We will include perspective and guidance from patients and a physician who uses two cochlear implants.
Learn insider tips and strategies to access effective communication during your virtual and in-person appointments, including what to say and do when things don’t go well or as planned. This program will cover a range of accessibility tools, technology and smartphone apps and will detail real-world scenarios you can use in different situations to optimize your health care experience. Discussion followed by Q&A.
Real-time captioning and ASL interpreter provided.
For more information, visit <https://chchearing.org/community/events/health-care-hearing-loss-covid-communication-access-webinar/>.
HLAA Boston Chapter Mini-Newsletter September, 2020
Betty Hauck writes in hearatboston@googlegroups.com:
A few items of interest:
ADA Anniversary
Jonathan Taylor, head of New York City HLAA chapter, sent this link to a YouTube video of their Sept. 1 meeting celebrating the anniversary of the landmark legislation establishing the ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Jonathan writes: “The September 1 chapter meeting was a celebration of the ADA, with introductory remarks by long-time chapter board member, Anne Pope, about the history of the ADA and HLAA’s role in its enactment. We were honored to have JoAnne Simon as our main speaker. Ms. Simon is a member of the NY State Assembly for the 52nd District in Brooklyn and a disability rights attorney. She is a graduate of Iona College, holds a Master’s degree in Education of the Deaf from Gallaudet University, and a law degree from Fordham University School of Law, which she earned while working full time.”
You can view a captioned recording at the You Tube link https://youtu.be/vdWUMPU4yUg
The Best Diet for Your Ears
There is a recent article in Consumer Reports about how diet is connected to hearing health. Several recent studies show that a diet that is good for your heart, like the Mediterranean Diet which emphasizes plant-based food, is also good for your hearing. Here is an excerpt from the article:
“I tell all my patients with hearing loss to follow a heart-healthy diet,” Dr. Woodson says. “If it’s good for your heart, it’s going to be good for your ears, as well.”
Heart-healthy eating patterns, including the three approaches used in Curhan’s studies, are mostly centered on lots of high-quality plant-based foods and low amounts of animal-based foods, refined grains, added sugars, and unhealthy fats. To make it easy, Curhan recommends at each meal filling half your plate with fruits and veggies (but limiting starchy ones, like potatoes). The other half should be made up of whole grains and plant-based protein, such as tofu, lentils, or nuts most days, with fish and modest amounts of lean meat, and poultry less often. Unsaturated oils such as olive or vegetable oils can also be used.”
HLAA Boston Chapter Meeting, September 26, 2020
Don’t forget the first Boston Chapter meeting of the season, Saturday the 26th, at 4 PM via Google Meet, which is captioned.
A chance to meet and greet and find out what’s new with the Boston Chapter. You will be receiving a link soon via Email.
Technical questions about using Google Meet? Andrea Kaneb is happy to help: ajkaneb@gmail.com.
Be well, stay safe.
HLAA Webinar: Cochlear Implants Standards of Care – Tuesday, September 29, 2020 2 p.m. ET
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There is a Connection Between Your Diet and Your Ears
From Consumer Reports
Listen Up! What You Eat Can Protect Your Hearing
There is a connection between your diet and your ears
By Hallie Levine
September 14, 2020:
“I tell all my patients with hearing loss to follow a heart-healthy diet,” Dr. Woodson says. “If it’s good for your heart, it’s going to be good for your ears, as well.”
Heart-healthy eating patterns, including the three approaches used in Curhan’s studies, are mostly centered on lots of high-quality plant-based foods and low amounts of animal-based foods, refined grains, added sugars, and unhealthy fats. To make it easy, Curhan recommends at each meal filling half your plate with fruits and veggies (but limiting starchy ones, like potatoes). The other half should be made up of whole grains and plant-based protein, such as tofu, lentils, or nuts most days, with fish and modest amounts of lean meat, and poultry less often. Unsaturated oils such as olive or vegetable oils can also be used.”
Follow this link for the full report:
Celebrating the Americans with Disability Act
Jonathan Taylor, head of New York City HLAA chapter, sent this link to a YouTube video of its Sept. 1st, 2020 meeting celebrating the anniversary of the landmark legislation establishing the ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Jonathan writes:
“The September 1 chapter meeting was a celebration of the ADA, with introductory remarks by long-time chapter board member, Anne Pope, about the history of the ADA and HLAA’s role in its enactment. We were honored to have JoAnne Simon as our main speaker. Ms. Simon is a member of the NY State Assembly for the 52nd District in Brooklyn and a disability rights attorney. She is a graduate of Iona College, holds a Master’s degree in Education of the Deaf from Gallaudet University, and a law degree from Fordham University School of Law, which she earned while working full time.”
You can view a captioned recording of the YouTube at the link below:
Betty Hauck Presents A Life in Music Lost Found- Oct. 17, 2020, 4:00 pm
A Life in Music Lost & Found
My Journey as a Musician with Hearing Loss
A “Talk & Play” presentation by
Betty Hauck, violin and viola
For 50 years, Betty enjoyed a rich and rewarding career as a professional violist—until the day she realized that she had to retire because of progressive hearing loss. For three years, she completely turned her back on music. In this “Talk & Play” presentation, she will tell the story of how various twists and turns led her back into sharing the joy of music while educating and advocating for those with hearing loss. Her talk will be punctuated by short musical selections on both violin and viola. The program is about one hour and includes Q&A at the end.
A Google Meet Presentation. Log in instructions to follow
Saturday, October 17, 2020, 4:00 pm
Highlights of Betty’s career include performing for the Kennedys at the White House, playing in a string quartet with Yo-Yo Ma and, as a founding member of the Apple Hill Chamber Players, touring the Middle East annually, performing and teaching young Palestinian and Jewish music students.
Betty was featured in an NPR story about musicians and hearing loss: http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/04/17/classical-musicians-hearing-loss
Contact: bettiola@comcast.net
Saturday, September 26, 2020 4:00 pm – Welcome Back Chapter Meeting
Welcome back Hear@Boston, your Boston HLAA chapter. We will have our first gathering on September 26th – Newcomers and vistors welcome! This will be our first meeting of the new season, a chance for us to catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and to hear about exciting developments in the chapter. Please join in and learn what good things are ahead.
Details for logging into this Google Meet gathering will be posted soon.
New England Walk4Hearing Online Celebration-Sunday, October 25, 2020
Let’s stay connected and celebrate our Walk4Hearing community! Join us on Walk Day to show support for people with hearing loss and connect with fellow walkers and new friends. There will be special guests, chances to win prizes, and the opportunity to share stories. After the online celebration, participants are encouraged to walk safely with family or as a team in their neighborhoods.
Featuring:
Bruce Peterson, Honorary Walk Chair
Gael Hannan, hearing loss advocate, writer, and humorist
Joss Kendrick, American Girl’s 2020 Girl of the Year
YOU, the heart of the Walk4Hearing community!
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Sign on begins, 9:45 a.m. ET
Program starts, 10:00 a.m. ET
A link to join the celebration will be provided when go to the URL below. You will be prompted to fill in your name, then click on “Submit RSVP”
http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=2649&pg=entry
Then check your email for a message from walk4hearing@hearingloss.org.