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Canadian Academy of Audiology Conference 2022 Editor’s Note: The CAA Conference 2022 was held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, from Wednesday October 12 – Saturday October 15.  It was very well attended with over 500 registrations, industry sponsors and industry exhibitors.  I have been to hundreds of audiology conferences over the years both in Canada and…

Industry News

Linda Berg Announcement Dear friends, It is with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that I am announcing my retirement. After 43 years in the hearing health care industry, I have decided to enjoy some time off. I look forward to travelling, exploring hidden trails with my grandchildren, reading, and enjoying time with my family….

Message from the President

My name is Jillian Price, and I am your new President of CAA.  This message is my first opportunity to address the members and hopefully you get to know me a little better.  I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I am still acclimatizing to life after the pandemic.  Small amounts of panic…

I Only Knew 10% of the People that I Met at the CAA Conference!

I wouldn’t say that I am old and I still have at least another decade in the field, but for the first time, at the CAA annual conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, I only knew a very small fraction of those who attended.  And this is a good thing.  On one hand this suggests that…

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Are COVID-19 “Brain Fog” Symptoms and an Auditory Processing Disorder Related?

When a COVID-19 survivor reports that they have been diagnosed with brain fog or mild cognitive impairment (BF/MCI), hearing care professionals should be aware that many of the BF/MCI symptoms are very similar to those seen in patients with (central) auditory processing disorder.

An Ode to the Audiologist Returning from Parental Leave

New mom Carolyn Falls returns from maternity leave for the first day back to work in nearly 10 months, and can barely remember what an audiologist is.

The Vestibular Patient Journey: An Interview with a Patient Diagnosed with Vestibular Migraine

In this edition of “Striking the Right Balance,” Erica Zaia, MSc, RAUD and Michael Vekasi, AuD, R.Aud, Aud(C), FAAA interview a patient presenting with dizziness and imbalance to look at how vestibular impairments negatively impact our patients’ quality of life and how our interactions with them contribute to their patient journey. This is the second article in this patient-focused series, featuring a patient diagnosed with vestibular migraine.

Mysteries of the Hearing Brain: Hearing Aid Use Improves Brain Processing Over Time

New hearing aid users often report significant improvements in quality of life as they connect once again to the hearing world around them. Yet, first-time hearing aid users may find newly amplified sounds overwhelming.

Summary Paper – Auditory Changes Following Firearm Noise Exposure, A Review*

The author detail why only by providing comprehensive testing to patients at risk for firearm noise exposure will early signs of injury be detected in high-risk populations.