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Published: 26-10-2021 13:49

Slowly. And relax. Living with hearing loss is a never-ending learning journey. Karin Weiser is British by birth, global by choice. Karin has a professional background in communications and learning and development. She has lived and worked in nine countries across four continents and speaks four languages. Karin lives with hearing loss and got her [...] 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 declutter two years later. I was not ready to hear some of the new (painful) sounds in my everyday life. And I was not ready to wear hearing aids. I mean, how sexy [...] for my hearing loss. Looking back, I know I also lacked emotional support. Somebody who understood and could resonate with my struggles, feelings and journey. I had been missing this support since I had first discovered my hearing loss at the age of 15. The initial diagnosis with no explanation concluded: “There’s nothing we can do. Go away and get on

Published: 26-10-2021 13:41

time to develop and strengthen. Both patients and audiologists must understand and respect the important knowledge that each side brings to the table. The best outcomes require both perspectives. Audiologists provide expertise in hearing science, proven methods and tools for evaluating hearing loss, and deep knowledge of traditional hearing aid technologies [...] tips and tricks too. Shari Eberts is a hearing health advocate, writer, speaker and avid Bikram yogi. She is the founder of LivingWithHearingLoss.com , an online community for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus. She also serves on the Board of Trustees of Hearing Loss Association of America . Shari has an adult-onset genetic hearing loss and [...] be removed and cleaned, but keeping your aids in top condition will help you hear your best and show your audiologist that you are serious about your hearing. 5. Respect your audiologists’ training and expertise. While you know the most about your experiences and communication desires, audiologists possess time-tested diagnostic tools and programming

Africa is such that most people don’t have access to education and health. And that adversely impacts hearing healthcare as a whole. It is a challenging landscape to navigate, but our hope, as a chapter, is that by empowering hearing care professionals and people with hearing loss, there may be a positive ripple effect.” The South Africa chapter provides [...] chapter will help us to serve and inspire what has been a welcoming population for our resources. According to Vera Hlayisi, a chapter member and an audiologist and researcher, the goal of the chapter is “to move the PCC needle from conversation and awareness to tangible action.” Hlayisi explained, “The socio-political and economic context in South Africa [...] unique to Africa and emphasizes relationships with others. If applied in healthcare, services prioritize the person and guide our ability to understand and identify the needs of our patients through dialogue.” Ubuntu is a great way to consider and discuss person-centered care in South Africa that only a local would be aware of. And that illustrates

boss. While these do need addressing, there are other types of stress and struggle that can be tackled – and prevented – by hearing care professionals themselves. There’s compassion fatigue, for example: the profound emotional and physical exhaustion that helping professionals and caregivers can develop over the course of their careers. Or vicarious [...] emotionally and physically – and this can happen easily. When actively listening to a client, you may start mirroring their posture or facial expression, and therefore start unconsciously empathizing with their physical and emotional state. It’s important to break this habit, which you can do by paying attention to your own posture, expression, and breathing [...] Burnout is a word we’re hearing more and more – across industries and around the world. But do you know what it means and what you can do to reduce your workplace stress? According to Dr Dunay Schmulian, Director of Audiology at Metro South Health in Australia, “burnout” often isn’t the right term at all. In the framework she recommends in our University

Published: 06-10-2021 15:53

marketing cookies to view this content. Nicky has had a severe hearing loss since birth. She has communication difficulties in almost all scenarios, but she readily addresses her difficulties and copes well socially. Hear Nicky's story about how she went from trying to hide her hearing loss to being open about it.

of Audiology, the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, the Canadian Academy of Audiology, and Audiology Australia. What you will learn Theory of Mind and narrative play Growing up with hearing loss can interfere with language development and the ability to explain and understand other people’s thoughts and feelings. The cognitive skill used to [...] direct support, children with hearing loss are at risk of delay in developing as self-determined individuals. Learn to provide support and guidance with tools specifically designed to help children understand their hearing loss and explain it to others, and to develop competency and autonomy by helping them identify problems and solutions. Adolescent Se [...] clients, and which Ida tools will make the communication more fun and effective. The free course guides hearing care professionals in having children contribute in ways appropriate for their ages and abilities, to make them a meaningful part of their care. Led by Kris English — Professor Emeritus in Audiology at the University of Akron and a beacon

in the stigma surrounding hearing aids and aging. For many people, this means putting off acting on their hearing loss and suffering in silence, often for years. When I think about it though, I used to feel a similar way. I’ve worn hearing aids since I was four and felt stigmatized for many years. I stood out from my peers and not in a good way. I craved [...] patients to weigh up the pros and cons of wearing hearing aids. Being able to put everything into perspective was something that helped me overcome stigma – and seemed to help Rose too. I also sometimes share my experience of where the pros of wearing hearing aids far outweigh the cons to build a connection with the patient and gain their trust. I also use [...] this opportunity to point out the fact that I wear hearing aids too, to prove it’s not just older people who have them. Of course, one (trainee) audiologist alone can’t solve the problem of hearing aid stigma. Every hearing care professional has a role to play, as do hearing aid manufacturers. Some hearing aid adverts seem to validate the stigma rather

experiences of people with hearing and balance conditions. Aston University has been an Ida partner since 2018. We’re talking to Hussain about helping students create person-centered appointments, using Ida courses in their program, and the double-edged sword of technology. How do you and your colleagues work towards making hearing care more person-centered [...] space to share best practices, ideas, and troubleshoot with others. It’s been an engaging experience where each organization is a key player involved in driving change. What do you see as the greatest challenges and opportunities for hearing care in the next decade? Progress in technology and systems are most welcome and an exciting part of the audiology [...] misinterpretations and miscommunications around hearing care. Advancements in technology don’t negate the need for a hearing care professional to support a person’s specific needs. It’s important that students have the chance to learn about technological advancements and how they can best support patients. By learning more about the technology and options, we’re

health advocate, writer, speaker, and avid Bikram yogi. She is the founder of Living with Hearing Loss , a blog and online community for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus. She also serves on the Board of Hearing Loss Association of America . Shari has an adult-onset genetic hearing loss and hopes that by sharing her story she will help others [...] about hearing loss and are marketing the documentary to television stations and streaming services and submitting it to other film festivals. By shining a light on the hearing loss experience, we strive to build awareness, community, and a more inclusive world for all. Learn more about the film at www.we-hearyou.com . Shari Eberts is a hearing health [...] And unless they have hearing loss too, neither do our audiologists, which creates a barrier to person-centered care. When clinicians have a better sense of the emotions and frustrations that accompany hearing loss, it is easier for them to identify with their patients. And when they see the ways that hearing loss impacts their clients at work, at play

audiology curriculum and clinical practice. We're talking to Hlayisi about how she and her fellow educators are making hearing care person-centered, some exciting projects they are working on, and her hearing care hopes for the future. How do you and your colleagues work towards making hearing care more person-centered? In our theoretical and clinical teaching [...] greatest challenges may be the attitudes of some of those in the hearing care industry. There needs to be more learning and adapting based on what is demanded by the ever-changing field and patient needs. In one sentence, what is your ideal vision of hearing care in the future? An inclusive and responsive field for all. Would you like to get involved with [...] curriculums and clinical practices. Why did the audiology program at the University of Cape Town join the Person-Centered Hearing Network? The audiology program, as part of the Faculty of Health Sciences, aims to produce clinicians that are guided by research evidence and over the last decade or so, there has been ample evidence pointing towards PCC. And having