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Although the Whisper Hearing System is not currently available in Canada, audiologists may receive inquiries from patients about the system or the company. This article will provide some insight into the world of Whisper.
Is there solid scientific evidence that hearing aids can fend off cognitive decline? A few studies have shown improvements in specific measured cognitive skills after months of hearing aid use, and some large longitudinal studies have had positive findings. However, these outcomes are still essentially “correlational.”
In this edition of “Striking the Right Balance,” Erica Zaia, President of Balance and Dizziness Canada, gives us an overview of the Society and highlights resources for the general public and opportunities for Vestibular Audiologists to participate in this important nationwide initiative.
Survey results suggested an overall belief in the value of the AuD degree. Respondents reported an increase in clinical confidence and improved perception by providers, colleagues, staff/personnel, and patients. The barriers of time commitment and cost of tuition may present opportunities for review by academic programs to reduce these barriers.
Although the term “unperceived hearing loss” has previously appeared in the literature, it is not widely used in audiology. However, it is a useful term for identifying a common phenomenon among Canadians in mid to later life.
On April 25th, Dr. Mark Ross, one of the true pioneers in our field, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Dr. Ross was Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut and has been known for decades as a visionary in the area of audiologic (re)habilitation for both children and adults with hearing loss.
Within our society, universities play an important role in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. While progress has been made over the past few decades, Universities Canada recognizes that more can and must be done to truly achieve inclusive excellence.
CanadianAudiologist.ca is pleased to provide a new service for our readers where interested audiology clients can be referred for an on-line experience to be a volunteer subject in an experiment/survey being run by researchers at Canadian universities.
CAA News May 2021:
1. Metrolinx News
2. World Audiology Congress
3. Amendments to CASLPO’s Registration Requirements
4. June Webinar
Industry News May 2021:
1. Tribute – Maurice H. Miller
2. RIT/NTID Founder D. Robert Frisina, 96, Has Died
3. About the CHHA Online Hearing Loss Mentoring Program