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experience, and we’re happy to try new things and pivot as their needs change. What are your hopes and aspirations for hearing healthcare in the future? We have so many hopes for the future of hearing healthcare. The biggest among them are a reduction in the stigma of wearing hearing aids, a broader understanding of the dangers of untreated hearing loss, [...] 1969, Beck Hearing Aid Centre in London, Ontario (CA) has been helping people improve their quality of life through individualized hearing care. Today, more than half a century later, the world looks radically different — as does hearing aid technology and the team at Beck Hearing. However, the essence of the practice remains the same and their core [...] and most importantly, a renewed focus on the role of care and expertise in a good hearing clinic as opposed to the current focus on the “gadget” or hearing aid. What is your clinic’s superpower? TEAMWORK. We have created a family that lifts each other up and works together to shine. Our goal has always been to be the best hearing healthcare provider

using a speech-to-text app on your phone. Or even moving to a different location if that’s what it takes. But perhaps the real first step is just to breathe. Shari Eberts is a passionate hearing health advocate and internationally recognized author and speaker on hearing loss issues. She is the founder of Living with Hearing Loss , a popular blog and online [...] people with hearing loss, and an executive producer of We Hear You , an award-winning documentary about the hearing loss experience. Her book, Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss , (co-authored with Gael Hannan) is the ultimate survival guide to living well with hearing loss. Shari has an adult-onset genetic hearing loss and hopes that by [...] that all is well, allowing the nervous system to relax and bringing a feeling of calm. I call it my yoga breathing and it helps me deal with stressful situations both on and off my mat — including the frustrations of living with hearing loss. Mindful breathing can also help with hearing loss Hearing loss is stressful. "Will I be able to enjoy this dinner

Brené Brown aptly describes one of the paradoxes of hearing loss: People don’t want to talk about their hearing loss because they don’t want to stand out from the crowd. But talking about hearing loss – accentuating uniqueness and daring to be different – is a precursor to successful communication. Hearing to the Max This paradox is one of the key topics [...] instinct of fitting in, and about his relentless drive throughout a long and remarkable career in hearing healthcare. Watch the interview below... About John Greer Clark Over the past four decades, John Greer Clark has made exceptional contributions to the field of audiology through his teaching, research, clinical work, and as an author of influential [...] topics in John Greer Clark’s recently published book, Hearing to the Max: Improving Conversations in the Most Difficult Listening Environments . In the book, Clark makes a strong case for talking openly about hearing loss – for stepping outside the comfort of conformity – and he offers step-by-step guidance on how to make communication management techniques

The Person-Centered Hearing Network (PCHN) recently joined online from different locations around the world to inspire and support each other – and share learnings from their initiatives to enable delivery of great hearing care. This year, the members shared their work and visions in the form of PechaKuchas – a fun and short visual storytelling format [...] increasing empathy to tackle hearing loss stigma Presenter: Caitlin Barr Ida Institute South Africa chapter Information-sharing and support of PCC implementation through a Facebook group American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Partnering for great hearing care Presenter: Tricia Ashby-Scabis Thank you to our partners who joined, we’ve learned so much [...] format used to share information and evoke emotion. See below the PechaKuchas from eight of our partners about what 2022 brought for them. University of Cape Town Adult rehabilitation - Person-centered care in practice Presenter: Nuha Khatib Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Hearing loop campaign Aston University A house model of person-centered care

barriers to PCC access, the do’s and don’ts to be aware of when engaging with patients, and cultural humility in clinical practice. The proposed solutions from across the panel reiterated that one should never suffer in silence and that there is a great variety of tools and methods available to empower current and future hearing care professionals in their [...] student. Diversities and similarities In preparing for the conference, I had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with and learn from other audiology students from different parts of the world. Each student came with a zest for audiology and PCC, reminding me of the ancient African word ‘ubuntu’, which represents humanity to others and directly translates: [...] opportunities to grow beyond the textbook. And what better way than a safe space where they can be guided and supported by other students to bring about a culture of brilliance in healthcare? To acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to practise person-centred care consistently and confidently with patients, one needs to be adequately exposed to

patients do come. Many of the patients sent to us haven’t ever had hearing healthcare, so their hearing loss is significant. For most of them, it’s not like they’re coming and ‘oh I have a mild hearing loss.’ No, they’re totally deaf in one ear and have a moderate to profound in the other. And their physician can barely communicate with them. It’s not what [...] healthcare are unable to afford it. This dilemma is also prevalent in hearing care, where accessibility, management, and affordability are critical components to adopting hearing technologies. Fortunately, the next generation of hearing care professionals seems determined to turn the tables – and the SCOPE clinic at Rush University is a shining example. We spoke [...] pathology and audiology students. “We were supposed to renovate the space right before COVID hit, so it got a bit delayed – but we’re now up and running. We offer audiology services two days a week and speech services five days a week. And each of us always has at least one student with us. We also have a Spanish interpreter, which is really helpful as a

consists of six or seven interconnected dimensions. If one area is neglected, it can weigh you down and throw you off balance. But by finding fulfillment and optimizing each dimension, you can live a more balanced life and improve your overall health and well-being. A Wellness Wheel typically includes: an e nvironmental dimension an e motional dimension [...] introspection and allows you to reassess various aspects of life. The Wellness Wheel is a reflective, self-awareness tool designed to visually assist you in assessing and, where needed, improving your well-being. Originally conceived by Dr. Bill Hettler in 1976, the wellness wheel concept builds on the premise that people could be healthier and more content [...] here to create your own Wellness Wheel. Keep in mind that this is a personal activity - and while the above categories can inspire you, you should select dimensions that are relevant to you in your daily life. To learn more about professional well-being in hearing healthcare, explore the training course Clinician Well-being: The Science of Self-care

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Attitudes and Behaviors of Adults with Hearing Loss: A Descriptive Review Manchaiah,Vinaya, Hernandez, Barbara Michiels, Beck, Douglas L. (2018). Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, Volume 29 Number 6. June 2018. Measuring motivation using the transtheoretical (stages of change) model: A follow-up study of people who failed an online hearing screening [...] Journey Evaluating the process of change: Studies on patient journey, hearing disability acceptance and stages-of-change Manchaiah, V.K.C., (2013). Linköping University Doctoral Thesis. Use of the 'patient journey' model in the internet-based pre-fitting counseling of a person with hearing disability: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Manchaiah [...] adults with sudden-onset acquired hearing impairment: a pilot study Manchaiah, V.K.C. and Stephens, D. (2012). Clinical Otolaryngology, 126(5): 475-81. A Possible Patient Journey: A Tool to Facilitate Patient-Centered Care Gregory, Melanie, (2012). Semin Hear 2012; 33(01): 009-015. The patient journey of adults with hearing impairment: the patients' views

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can have benefits before and during the initial hearing assessment appointment Heffernan E., Maidment D., and Ferguson M. A. (2022). International Journal of Audiology. A randomised controlled clinical trial to assess the benefits of a telecare tool delivered prior to the initial hearing assessment Maidment D., Heffernan E., and Ferguson M. A. (2022). [...] Journal of Audiology. Using Ida Telecare tools: The perspectives of adults with cochlear implants Allen S., Jones L., and Gregory M. (2019). The Ear Foundation. Visit the PCC Knowledge Bank for more studies on person-centered care and the Ida tools.

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Counseling with the Audiogram Klyn N. A. M., Rutherford C., Shrestha N., Lambert B. L., Dhar S. (2019). The Hearing Journal. On My Hearing Explained Satisfaction with hearing assessment feedback using the My Hearing Explained tool: client and audiologist perceptions Nell L. A., Asmail F. M., De Sousa K. C., Graham M. A., Swanepoel D. W. (2022). Int [...] International Journal of Audiology. Visit the PCC Knowledge Bank for more studies on person-centered care and the Ida tools.