As Alzheimer’s disease deteriorated her mind and body, Hazel Vinci steadily became more isolated. The disease, however, was only partly to blame. Vinci, who died in October, was deaf. At first, she ...

Hearing loss can happen at any age. But the issue is more dominant among older adults. The National Institute on Aging says around 1 in 3 people between 65 to 74 suffer from hearing impairment, while ...

Many helped lead the spread of information on the COVID-19 pandemic to the world, some of whom many never heard on TV— including Marla Berkowitz who served as an American Sign Language interpreter for ...

Going to school from kindergarten through senior year with all deaf and hard-of-hearing students showed Gideon Firl the benefits of learning in an environment tailored to his communication needs.

Baby boomers in search of a South Florida retirement community look for certain amenities: accessible apartments, activities, on-site nurses. But if you’re severely hearing impaired, you also may need ...

The fourth annual NJDSH Fashion Show will feature 15 models at the Pines Manor on Saturday. Donna DiMarco, mother of "Dancing With The Stars" Nyle DiMarco, is one of the models. All of the models, ...

Every Tuesday, about 200 seniors meet at the town’s senior center to have lunch, play cards and talk. Deaf all their lives, it is their only chance each week to socialize. The seniors said their ...