Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein As a longtime hearing advocate, I often hear from people like my friend who recently told me she was diagnosed with a moderate hearing loss and hearing aids were recommended. She was not interested in getting aids yet. Here’s how I responded: Although you are reluctant to give hearing […]

Editor’s Note: We’re delighted to share the news that Ruth Bernstein will be honored with the Spirit of HLAA Award June 22nd at the 2019 HLAA Convention in Rochester. Congratulations, Ruth, on this well-deserved honor. Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein My oldest grandson was married at the Russian Tea Room in New York City […]

Sound Advice by Ruth D. Bernstein It’s time for my annual holiday gift column. This year I looked for inspiration in what I’ve written over the years and decided we should give ourselves and the hearing loss community the gift of each becoming hearing access ambassadors (HAAs).  I’m sure you’re asking yourself how and why […]