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Author: Thomas Watson III

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HLAA Downeast Chapter is official!

March 8, 2023 - by Thomas Watson III

Hearing Loss Association of America welcomed a new branch to the HLAA family on Feb 28, 2023. President Pat Dobbs and VP Margaret Myatt joined with other leaders to set …

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Cochlear Implants / Fun events! / Meetings / Technology

Online event April 13 at 7pm: Cochlear implant candidacy and support.

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 - by Thomas Watson III

Everyone is invited to attend this online event on Thursday April 13, 2023, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EDT. For the Zoom link or more information, contact Pat Dobbs …

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Fun events! / Hearing aids / Meetings

Recap of “Advances in Hearing Aids” of Feb 9, 2023

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 - by Thomas Watson III

On Feb 9, 2023, our chapter hosted a fascinating two-our Zoom presentation by Larry Medwetsky, Ph.D entitled ”Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Hearing Aids” all about recent advances …

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Living with hearing loss, in Kennebunkport on March 15, 2023 POSTPONED!

January 21, 2023March 13, 2023 - by Thomas Watson III

Postponed due to the incoming nor’easter.  Will re-schedule, probably in May, 2023. More exciting news – especially for those that can attend an on-site meeting in Kennebunkport. Margaret Myatt is …

Living with hearing loss, in Kennebunkport on March 15, 2023 POSTPONED! Read More...
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Hearing Aids – Feb 9, 2023 at 7pm EST.

January 16, 2023 - by Thomas Watson III

For anyone that’s affected by hearing loss, the Maine Hearing Loss Support Group welcomes you to join our Zoom meeting about hearing aids. February 9, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:30pm …

Everything you ever wanted to know about Hearing Aids – Feb 9, 2023 at 7pm EST. Read More...
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Audiograms, improved hearing possibilities, etc. – what we learned from Brad Ingrao on Dec 8, 2022.

December 12, 2022December 17, 2022 - by Thomas Watson III

We had a marvelous Zoom meeting last Thursday with about a dozen hard-of-hearing folks from all over Maine. We were from South Portland, Deer Isle, Dixmont, Kennebunkport, etc.  Even though …

Audiograms, improved hearing possibilities, etc. – what we learned from Brad Ingrao on Dec 8, 2022. Read More...
Living With Hearing Loss

December Madness – Tips on How to Communicate and Stay Sane During the Holidays.

December 6, 2022December 8, 2022 - by Thomas Watson III

Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and let’s all get through the holiday hearing challenges with happiness and enthusiasm. The holiday season can be very stressful for someone with a hearing loss. …

December Madness – Tips on How to Communicate and Stay Sane During the Holidays. Read More...
Fun events!

Two Amazing December Meetings! Zoom on the 8th and In-Person on the 15th.

December 2, 2022December 8, 2022 - by Thomas Watson III

Maine Hearing Loss Support Group  for all of us  affected by hearing loss. Our new support group is offering two December sessions: December 8, 2022  from 7:00 to 8:30 pm …

Two Amazing December Meetings! Zoom on the 8th and In-Person on the 15th. Read More...
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  • HLAA Downeast Chapter is official!
  • Online event April 13 at 7pm: Cochlear implant candidacy and support.
  • Recap of “Advances in Hearing Aids” of Feb 9, 2023
  • Living with hearing loss, in Kennebunkport on March 15, 2023 POSTPONED!

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