Patient-centered care

Many of us have seen news stories saying that hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia. In this online presentation, professor, medical researcher and HLAA Board Member Jan Blustein,...Many of us have seen news stories saying that hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia. In this online presentation, professor, medical researcher and HLAA Board Member Jan Blustein, M.D., Ph.D., will explain common misconceptions about cause and effect, and what we should know about hearing well and thinking well. Read More >

The second OTC 101: Ask the Experts webinar on February 20 featured Charlotte S. Yeh, M.D., chief medical officer for AARP Services, Inc. and Kelly King, Au.D., Ph.D., audiologist and program officer...The second OTC 101: Ask the Experts webinar on February 20 featured Charlotte S. Yeh, M.D., chief medical officer for AARP Services, Inc. and Kelly King, Au.D., Ph.D., audiologist and program officer at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), on a panel moderated by HLAA Executive Director Barbara Kelley. For more details, visit hearingloss.org/OTC The HLAA OTC 101 – Ask the... Read More >

Wireless streaming via Bluetooth® technology has changed the way people who use hearing aids hear and interact with sound. Now, a brand-new version called Auracast™ broadcast audio is available and...Wireless streaming via Bluetooth® technology has changed the way people who use hearing aids hear and interact with sound. Now, a brand-new version called Auracast™ broadcast audio is available and changing wireless streaming again. Watch the webinar presentation to learn how Auracast, in conjunction with Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio, will allow hearing aid users to connect to and share multiple sound sources in a variety of public places and... Read More >

This HLAA product showcase webinar, held on September 14, 2023 will allow you to learn how MED-EL provides recipients with a uniquely customized cochlear implant experience! Information covered includes MED-EL’s...This HLAA product showcase webinar, held on September 14, 2023 will allow you to learn how MED-EL provides recipients with a uniquely customized cochlear implant experience! Information covered includes MED-EL’s design philosophy and technology, reviewing candidacy criteria for a variety of populations, and sharing exciting innovations that consistently provide more natural sound quality for MED-EL recipients. Laura Cocoran of MED-EL presents. Read More >

HLAA presents Kevin Gifford of Cochlear. This showcase webinar, held on August 24, 2023, offers the opportunity to learn how to manage the sound processor upgrade process – from choosing...HLAA presents Kevin Gifford of Cochlear. This showcase webinar, held on August 24, 2023, offers the opportunity to learn how to manage the sound processor upgrade process – from choosing which processor is right for you, to initiating an order, to what to expect while your order is processing. Kevin also covers the basics of insurance coverage and tools and resources to help you manage the insurance process. Read More >

HLAA Showcase Webinar: Hamilton CapTel Solutions for Connecting. Hamilton Mobile™ CapTel® for iOS provides clear, accurate, easy-to-read captions for mobile phone calls for people with hearing loss – wherever you...HLAA Showcase Webinar: Hamilton CapTel Solutions for Connecting. Hamilton Mobile™ CapTel® for iOS provides clear, accurate, easy-to-read captions for mobile phone calls for people with hearing loss – wherever you go! In this webinar, you will learn more about this feature-rich app demonstrated on iPhone devices. Features include customizable captions, Custom Caller ID/Call Forwarding, built-in Voicemail, choice of captioning method, simultaneous viewing of captions on a larger screen, seamless syncing... Read More >

Hearing speech in noisy situations is one of the top auditory difficulties for people with hearing loss, even when wearing hearing aids.  This webinar presented by GN ReSound discusses ways...Hearing speech in noisy situations is one of the top auditory difficulties for people with hearing loss, even when wearing hearing aids.  This webinar presented by GN ReSound discusses ways to address this issue. At GN ReSound, we are always thinking of ways to improve hearing in noise, with upgrades to the technology inside the hearing aid and by leveraging the tech we already use in our everyday lives. This... Read More >

Nearly 1 out of every 3 people over the age of 65 is affected by hearing loss. Are you or a loved one struggling to hear even when using high-powered...Nearly 1 out of every 3 people over the age of 65 is affected by hearing loss. Are you or a loved one struggling to hear even when using high-powered hearing aids? This webinar talks about implantable solutions including the latest in Cochlear innovation: the Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor. Read More >

This webinar discusses Starkey’s Evolv AI hearing aids and reviews valuable tools like Fall Alerts, Reminders, and the Wellness Score along with the Thrive Care app that effortlessly connects hearing...This webinar discusses Starkey’s Evolv AI hearing aids and reviews valuable tools like Fall Alerts, Reminders, and the Wellness Score along with the Thrive Care app that effortlessly connects hearing aid wearers and caregivers. Read More >

This presentation covers the unique features of MED-EL technology as well as the unique levels of support hearing implant candidates and recipients receive from the hearing implant manufacturer.This presentation covers the unique features of MED-EL technology as well as the unique levels of support hearing implant candidates and recipients receive from the hearing implant manufacturer. Read More >