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HLAA Downeast Chapter

The mission of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Downeast Chapter is to educate Mainers with hearing loss (as well as their families and friends) about the causes, nature, and complications of hearing loss and what can be done to better cope with that loss.

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Author: Thomas Watson III

Cochlear Implants / Fun events! / Meetings / Technology

Meeting on April 13, 2023, Switched From Zoom to G-Meet.

April 9, 2023July 16, 2023 - by Thomas Watson III

Our next online meeting (Thursday) will use a different software than usual. Google Meet is similar to Zoom in what it provides, but varies a bit in HOW it does …

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HLAA Downeast Chapter is Official!

March 8, 2023November 19, 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, 2023, 7:00 pm: Cochlear Implant Candidacy and Support

March 4, 2023July 16, 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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Recap of “Advances in Hearing Aids” of Feb 9, 2023

February 16, 2023September 29, 2024 - 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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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hearing Aids – Feb 9, 2023 at 7:00 pm

January 16, 2023July 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 …

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Audiogram / Fun events!

Audiograms, Improved Hearing Possibilities – What We Learned From Brad Ingrao on Dec 8, 2022.

December 12, 2022July 16, 2023 - 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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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