A record-setting number of aging consumers are 65 and older, and audiologists are needed now more than ever. How do you most effectively serve the hearing and balance needs of this diverse group?
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Audiologist Mary Leisses, MS, a brilliant educator and trainer who worked with several hearing aid manufacturers including with Starkey for the past 13 years, passed away on June 14 after a long and inspirational battle with cancer. She was 54.
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Audiologist Mary Leisses, MS, a brilliant educator and trainer who worked with several hearing aid manufacturers including with Starkey for the past 13 years, passed away on June 14 after a long and inspirational battle with cancer. She was 54.
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There will be opportunities to earn up to 19 Continuing Education (CE) credits, receive new product training, network, and more.
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Families, children, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and organizations across the United States will commemorate BHSM and raise awareness about communication disorders, available hearing technology, treatments, and communication outcomes for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
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“Wareable” reports that though the company plans to continue licensing its IP and AI, it will no longer be manufacturing new devices.
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Adding value to audiology services, connectivity and remote care with hearing aids, and the dynamic changes in hearing healthcare—ranging from reimbursement to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids—were some of the major themes of the 2019 American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Convention held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio on March 27-30.
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The HLAA2019 Convention will feature an extensive lineup of educational workshops, a research symposium presented by leading experts in the field, an exhibit hall filled with the latest technology for people with hearing loss, several inspirational speakers, opportunities to explore the beauty of Rochester, and of course a healthy dose of fun and camaraderie.
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Dr Barry Freeman answers questions about shipping restrictions for rechargeable batteries. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions here!
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According to the report, the newest version of the Apple Watch—which retails for $399—includes features like fall detection and an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor which can help detect irregular heart rhythm. Insurers are looking to subsidize the cost—which may be unaffordable for some senior Medicare patients—as a preventative strategy to detect potentially expensive health problems before they worsen.
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Biometric sensors will change what hearing aids and amplification devices do and how consumers think about them, says Kow Ping, founder and director of Well Being Digital (WBD101) which has developed a heart-rate and fitness sensor system. He provides his perspective on his industry’s race to appeal to consumers with normal-to-moderate hearing loss, and how amplification and biosensor devices will be merging.
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Dr Galster became the director of clinical research at Advanced Bionics, headquartered in Valencia, Calif, and has authored the book, “Audiology Treatment” (Thieme Medical Publishers, 2018), which belongs to a three-part book series that focuses on audiology treatment, diagnosis, and practice management, respectively.
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Feel like the year slipped away from you too quickly? Here’s a roundup of the top news items featured in ‘The Hearing Review’ during 2018.
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Thanks to generous donations from the Gala’s attendees, AG Bell will continue to help ensure that people born deaf and hard of hearing can hear and talk.
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The merger of CVS and Aetna has the potential to dramatically change the provision of healthcare services, in general. Additionally, CVS has been expanding into hearing healthcare with the establishment of dispensing offices, and Walgreens has recently done the same.
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