Posted on Friday, 2nd January 2015 by Cynthia Compton-Conley
Why It’s Difficult to Hear in Large Rooms If you experience difficulty understanding speech in public areas, you will be happy to learn that there are several technologies that can enhance your ability to hear in these venues. These technologies are free as they are mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Before discussing […]
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| Comments (1)Posted on Wednesday, 12th November 2014 by Dennis Damp
Each year I connect to OPM’s Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) online services at https://retireefehb.opm.gov/Annuitant/. This service is devoted to Federal Retirees, Survivor Annuitants, or Former Spouse Annuitants. Annuitants can get a head start on open season and even print out their personal Open Season Health Benefits Guide long before receiving a mailed copy. Users […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Friday, 12th September 2014 by Cynthia Compton-Conley
Hearing aid and implant wearers know only too well that their devices perform best when in close and quiet listening situations. However, listening may not be so easy when attempting to understand dialogue on the TV, over the phone, or when listening in noisy situations such as in the car, restaurants, or movie theaters and […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Tuesday, 2nd September 2014 by Nancy Holston
Planning your Safari We planned this trip with friends that we met on a cruise. I am not sure we would have ever taken on this adventure without their encouragement and information they gained from friends of theirs who had taken the same trip the year before. This was one travel destination that I dreamed […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Thursday, 7th August 2014 by Dennis Damp
I discovered four years ago that my hearing loss was significant enough to warrant wearing hearing aids. I purchased my first set, a Starkey model, from the audiology department that is located in the same office as my Otolaryngologist . An otolaryngologists diagnoses and manages diseases of the ears, nose, and throat. They did improve […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Monday, 14th July 2014 by Dennis Damp
Federal employees have valuable knowledge, skills, and training that can be highly beneficial to companies after retirement or that can be used to start your own business. Today many companies recruit active federal employees. FERS employees are more easily persuaded to change careers because most of their benefits can go with them, unlike CSRS employees […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Saturday, 28th June 2014 by Dennis Damp
(Updated 2/17/2022) This article covers Life events that allow employees and annuitants to make FEGLI coverage changes. It’s important to be aware of these life event options otherwise you may lose out on important family coverage. Employees also have the ability during a life event change to increase their coverage. Retirees are only able to […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Saturday, 24th May 2014 by Dennis Damp
Many approaching retirement and retirees alike express regret at how fast technology is changing our lives. They recall the days, not too long ago, when we were not a connected society with instant messaging, cell phones, and computerized everything. It’s amazing just how far we’ve gone in such a short time and how our lives […]
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