Category: Inside Hearing

Inside Hearing

Twangy Voices More Easily Understood in Noise

Twangy voices, often described as “brassy” and “bright,” can be used to get a message across in a noisy environment.

Inside Hearing

Study: Hearing Loss and Loneliness Pave Way for Dementia

A large-scale European study by the University of Geneva reveals that hearing loss significantly accelerates memory decline in older adults—especially among those experiencing loneliness—highlighting the urgent need for early hearing care and social support.

Inside Hearing

Effects of Federal Funding Cuts on Hearing Health

Federal funding cuts to hearing health programs and research threaten innovation, access, and outcomes in audiology care, with especially dire consequences for vulnerable populations and early childhood intervention.

Industry News

Starkey Named a Top Workplace in Minnesota for Fourth Consecutive Year

Starkey has been named a 2025 Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.

Organizations

Starkey Cares Participates in HLAA Walk4Hearing

Starkey participated in the 2025 Twin Cities HLAA Walk4Hearing, joining thousands of advocates across the country working to break down barriers and empower people with hearing loss.

Legislation, Regulation

Senators Reintroduce Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has reintroduced the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act to eliminate barriers preventing Medicare beneficiaries from directly accessing care from audiologists.

People

Dorothea Wenzel Joins WSA Board of Directors

In her new role, Wenzel will lead WSA’s Audit Committee, focusing on internal audit oversight and risk management evaluation.

Research

New Noise Reduction Tech Inspired by Owls’ Silent Flight

Inspired by the silent flight of owls, researchers have developed an aerogel that effectively absorbs both high- and low-frequency noise, offering a new solution to combat noise pollution in vehicles and industrial settings.

Events

EUHA 2025 Free to Attend for Trainees and Students

Apprentices and students interested in a career in hearing care can participate in the entire EUHA 2025 event free of charge.