For people with hearing loss, many of the biggest challenges happen outside the clinic—from navigating difficult listening situations to managing the emotional and social impact of hearing loss.Shari Eberts is joined by Dan Reiner, Director of Communications and Marketing at the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), to explore how the organization can complement clinical hearing care and help support patients between appointments.They discuss HLAA’s network of 125 chapters and state associations, Hearing Life magazine, peer support groups, educational webinars, practical toolkits, workplace resources, Walk4Hearing events, and other free materials that hearing care professionals can share with patients and families. Dan also offers practical suggestions for audiologists interested in incorporating HLAA resources into their everyday patient care.The conversation highlights the role that community, education, peer support, and accessible resources can play in helping people live well with hearing loss—long after the clinical appointment ends.
Resources Mentioned:
Hearing Loss Toolkit: https://www.hearingloss.org/resources/hearing-loss-toolkit/
Hearing Life Magazine: https://www.hearingloss.org/media-and-publications/hearing-life-magazine/
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