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The Buzz E-N ewsletter
November 2, 2016

THE FACTS ABOUT CMV AND HEARING LOSS         

The New York Times just published an important article on cytomegalovirus (CMV), a potentially devastating viral infection that many CHC families know all too well. Most people infected with CMV show no signs or symptoms. But the virus can cause serious health problems for babies infected before they are born...   Read more. 

DON'T MISS THE FEAST NOVEMBER 7!       
CHC Annual Fundraising Gala

A limited number of tickets are still available! Don't miss this spectacular tasting event where Broadway joins forces with NYC broadcasters and top restaurants to shine a light on CHC and the issue of hearing loss. Can't attend? Register for our silent auction and start bidding today. The irrepressible Dave Price, Weather Anchor, NBC 4 New York, hosts...  Buy tickets and register. 

HEARING HEALTH NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS         
Dr. Lafargue Comments on a New Study 

As Co-Director of CHC's Shelley and Steven Einhorn Audiology and Communication Centers, I've observed hearing loss in people of every age group and from every walk of life. One lesson I learned years ago concerned the hearing health needs of adults in their later years. My client was 97 years old and a still-practicing psychiatrist...  Read more. 

JOIN OUR GOLDEN AGERS GROUP            
For Seniors with Hearing Loss

Older adults are invited to join CHC's Golden Agers Group, a monthly gathering for seniors with all degrees of hearing loss. Whether you wear hearing aids or not, you can enjoy meaningful social interaction, lively discussions and immersive activities in a fully accessible setting. Speech therapist Janet Pierro facilitates...  Learn more and RSVP.

SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS AFTER INFANCY         
By Laurie Hanin

Do you know the signs of hearing loss after infancy? CHC Executive Director, Laurie Hanin, addresses that and more in her article in Hearing Health, a publication of Hearing Health Foundation. Learn the progress we've made in the early identification of hearing loss and the steps we still need to take...  Read article. 

RuthBernstein SOUND ADVICE BY RUTH BERNSTEIN          
My Hearing Needs as a Voter and Museumgoer

One of the challenges of having a hearing loss is you can't always anticipate the situations where you may need help and the kind of help you want in advance. I'm fortunate because I've learned how to ask for help and do so all the time. On the morning of Halloween, 2016, my friend Wendy and I met at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ..  Read article. 

Haven rapidsos THIS APP IS A LIFESAVER             
Haven by RapidSOS

Haven is a remarkable new app by RapidSOS that connects you to a 9-1-1 dispatcher with a single tap on your smartphone. It's a major innovation for anyone who has difficulty talking on the phone. Time Magazine just featured it in a story about life-saving technology. You can access Haven free using a special CHC friends and family link. ..  Learn more and download. 

EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY RESOURCE               
Hearing Loss Association of America, NYC Chapter

Our friends at HLAA-NYC do excellent work in the area of education and advocacy on behalf of people with hearing loss. Check out their upcoming monthly events: Enjoying New York (Nov. 15) and Current and Emerging Hearing Access Technology (Dec. 20). And consider becoming a member. You'll be eligible for a 5% discount off the purchase of hearing aids at CHC. ..  Learn more.  

 

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