Published: 28-02-2020 12:44 by Gael Hannan
Hearing loss causes stress, and negative stress, we’re told, is not good for us. It can incubate an alarmingly long list of health issues. In fact, chronic stress can cause hearing loss. While this is
Published: 06-03-2020 15:29 by Clint McLean
From Cape Town to London, New York to Melbourne, hearing care professionals are becoming more person-centered. Evidence shows the approach produces better outcomes and more satisfied clients, leading
Published: 13-03-2020 13:22 by Amanda Farah Cox
Person-centered care is multi-faceted, and becoming a proficient, person-centered hearing care practitioner requires considering a client’s needs from different angles. The Ida Institute’s new Learnin
Published: 20-03-2020 15:29 by Shari Eberts
Most people with hearing loss start their journey alone. While family members are likely the first people to notice when someone has trouble hearing, they often don’t know how to help. This was the ca
Published: 25-03-2020 12:12 by Clint McLean
Teaching students about person-centered care (PCC) is an investment in the future of hearing care. Audiologists’ roles continue to change, and they need the ability to adapt. Conducting hearing tests
Published: 25-03-2020 12:28 by Amanda Farah Cox
New research published in the International Journal of Audiology uses Ida Motivation Tools to assess what stage of change people with hearing loss are on. “ Identifying clients’ readiness for hearing
Published: 27-03-2020 14:29 by Clint McLean
Sometimes our enthusiasm to be person-centered in our practices gets dampened by not knowing exactly how to go about it. Here are some suggestions to help you bridge the divide between knowing about p
Published: 03-04-2020 16:40 by Helle Gjønnes Møller
The notion of person-centered care (PCC) goes far beyond the actual appointment. It considers the entire patient journey and includes all relationships and interactions along the way. In the audiology
Published: 16-04-2020 19:05 by Clint McLean
With most in-person healthcare appointments on hold while the world strives to control the coronavirus, telehealth has become indispensable. From Australia to Brazil, governments are easing restrictio
Published: 24-04-2020 15:41 by Karin Weiser
Getting your first hearing aid is quite a big deal. I was 30 and embarrassed about my hearing loss. The first pair I received ended up in a drawer and I returned them to the hospital during a declutte