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The life of a hearing aid...In a drawer

I've been writing this column since March 2008. When I started doing it, I didn't really think that it would have much 'traffic'. Little did I know that was a false presumption. While I've learned many things that even I didn't...

Published Sun, Sep 05 2010 3:04 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Response from WE Energies on the Automated Electric Meters

For those of you wondering. I spoke with Deb from WE Energies and we had a good conversation. She looked into the history of our meter and found that back in May 2010, it was showing up on a list of meters that needed to be looked at. Unfortunately, that...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 4:12 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

South Dakota CARES, HALP Free Hearing Aid Program!

If you are a resident of South Dakota and have a hearing loss, congratulations! South Dakota is one of the few States here in the U.S. that actually take a proactive approach to getting hearing aids to those that need them. No, this is not a federal or...

Published Thu, Sep 02 2010 4:58 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

The Today Show's Segment on Hearing Loss

For those of you that missed it this morning... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/38932880#38932880 If you click on the 'subtitles' below the screen, this will allow the captioning to come up. It's nice to see that some of these stories...

Published Wed, Sep 01 2010 5:25 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Walk 4 Hearing in Milwaukee 2011 Update

This past May, the HLAA Chapter in Milwaukee/Racine held their first Walk 4 Hearing. The turnout was tremendous down at the lakefront and the event raised over $50,000 to continue programs and services for those with hearing loss. Due to the success of...

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 12:16 PM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

WE Energies Automated Electric Meters

I'm sure that most of you here in this area of Wisconsin have gotten the 'upgrade' from WE energies in the form of the new Landis+Gyr automated meters. We have two. One for our Natural Gas and one for our Electricity. I have not really noticed...

Published Fri, Aug 27 2010 8:15 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

WE Energies Automated Electric Meters - Better Check your bills!

I'm sure that most of you here in this area of Wisconsin have gotten the 'upgrade' from WE energies in the form of the new Landis+Gyr automated meters. We have two. One for our Natural Gas and one for our Electricity. I have not really noticed...

Published Fri, Aug 27 2010 8:15 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Michigan State University Breslin Center to get Loop System!

Just received this from Juliette Sterkens (audiologist) up in the Fox Valley via my facebook. She's been responsible for many hearing loops being installed in the Wisconsin area over the past 18 months. Here's the link to her website with a list...

Published Wed, Aug 25 2010 11:41 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Magic Show featuring Deaf Magicians coming to Delavan, Wisconsin!

Published Tue, Aug 24 2010 10:31 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Health Insurance Solution....I think!

Well, it's been an interesting 3 weeks since we got our last premium rate increase notice from Humana. It's taken several emails to Humana along with the promise of filing yet another complaint with the Wisc. Commissioner of Insurance office in...

Published Tue, Aug 24 2010 7:20 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Couples dealing with Hearing Loss

I've been getting a recurring question lately from quite a few people. How is a relationship impacted when a person who has a hearing loss gets a hearing aid or cochlear implant? It's a good question from the perspective of those that live with...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 2:16 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Deaf Awareness Festival

Deaf Awareness Festival in Oak Creek, WI. Information below! Thanks to Brenda Arndt for the Information. Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 08:25 PM Subject: Deaf Awareness Fest Info Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Deaf Awareness Fest...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 12:35 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Where some of the money is going

I've been knee deep in medical insurance research and happened to find an interesting link via the U.S. Health and Human Services website. For those of you thinking that Wisconsin is losing out on Grant monies via the HHS, you are wrong. Here's...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 6:47 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Does this make sense?

I've been spending the last few days trying to find out quite a few things regarding how Medical Insurance prices are figured out. In my many emails to different State offices, I have yet to find the answer to one question. Does the State of Wisconsin...

Published Sun, Aug 08 2010 3:40 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

Recession Leads to Cutbacks on Services for the Disabled

For those of you that missed the USA Today online article, here's the link: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-08-06-ada06_ST_N.htm This actually started about 18 months ago here in Wisconsin. With the State hiring freeze, as people retired...

Published Fri, Aug 06 2010 2:38 AM by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life!

The life of a hearing aid...In a drawer

Response from WE Energies on the Automated Electric Meters

South Dakota CARES, HALP Free Hearing Aid Program!

The Today Show's Segment on Hearing Loss

Walk 4 Hearing in Milwaukee 2011 Update

WE Energies Automated Electric Meters

WE Energies Automated Electric Meters - Better Check your bills!

Michigan State University Breslin Center to get Loop System!

Magic Show featuring Deaf Magicians coming to Delavan, Wisconsin!

Health Insurance Solution....I think!

Couples dealing with Hearing Loss

Deaf Awareness Festival

Where some of the money is going

Does this make sense?

Recession Leads to Cutbacks on Services for the Disabled

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