Summer has finally arrived! This is a period of warmth, beaches, relaxation, and swimming. Some people swim gently, without unnecessary splashes. Others prefer active recreation. Of course, in this case, water can enter the ear canal and cause an ear infection.
The ability to hear is an essential function of every person. With the help of hearing, we contact the world around us, perceive external sounds, and keep in touch with each other.
The rapid development of innovative technologies, the introduction of smart devices, and universal digitalization – progress is making significant changes in all areas of our lives.
Today, hearing problems are becoming more common among people. In this regard, communities for deaf and hard of hearing people are formed in various countries.
When Geoff Plant asked me to give this keynote presentation, he said to be sure that I included some of my personal experiences as a hard of hearing person. Actually, I wasn’t sure if I could or should do this, since I don’t feel all that comfortable talking about myself.
If you have a hearing loss and are facing a hospital admission in the near future, it may not occur to you that your condition might have an impact on the time that you spend on the ward. This is especially true if your hearing loss has only recently been diagnosed.
