235 - In-Tune: Communicating Clearly and Ethically about Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline/Dementia

235 - In-Tune: Communicating Clearly and Ethically about Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline/Dementia

How do we communicate the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline without misleading patients? In this keynote session from the 2024 Academy of Doctors of Audiology conference, Dr. Jan Blustein dives deep into the challenge of delivering clear and ethical messages about hearing health. She addresses the common pitfalls in public health communication, such as headlines that claim "hearing aids can slow cognitive decline by 48%," which can oversimplify complex epidemiological data and mislead patients about their personal risk and the benefits of hearing aids. Dr. Blustein revisits the fundamentals of epidemiological risk, explaining how population-level findings can differ from individual outcomes. She also explores the concept of "prevention" and how terms like this, while technically accurate, need to be handled carefully in conversations with patients. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, this presentation provides invaluable guidance on crafting messages that are not only accurate but also ethical and patient-centered. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or someone interested in the science of hearing and cognitive health, this session offers a fresh perspective on communicating research findings responsibly. Dr. Blustein’s insights will help ensure that patients receive the information they need to make informed decisions about their hearing and overall well-being. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter): https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing/ https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing

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295 - Combining Technology and Human Touch to Improve Access for the Deaf Community

295 - Combining Technology and Human Touch to Improve Access for the Deaf Community

What happens when technology, human connection, and sign language expertise come together to close access gaps for the Deaf community?In this episode, Shari Eberts sits down with Cirrus co-founders Ch...

4 Elo 202527min

294 - How Hearing Loss Inspired a Life of Art and Advocacy

294 - How Hearing Loss Inspired a Life of Art and Advocacy

What happens when hearing loss shapes an artist’s path? Priscila Soares—a Brazilian-American artist, illustrator, and mother—draws on her experience with single-sided deafness and raising a child with...

30 Heinä 202522min

293 - Bringing the Patient Voice Into Audiology Education

293 - Bringing the Patient Voice Into Audiology Education

What happens when audiology students learn directly from people living with hearing loss?In this episode, Shari Eberts talks with Dr. Kathleen Cienkowski, audiologist and professor at the University o...

28 Heinä 202525min

292 - How GN and Han Kjøbenhavn Used Fashion to Challenge Hearing Aid Stigma

292 - How GN and Han Kjøbenhavn Used Fashion to Challenge Hearing Aid Stigma

What happens when a global hearing aid manufacturer and a fashion house join forces to challenge stigma?In this episode, host Andrew Bellavia speaks with Marie Schleimann Nordlund, Director of Communi...

16 Heinä 202525min

291 - Making Guided Meditation More Accessible for People with Hearing Loss

291 - Making Guided Meditation More Accessible for People with Hearing Loss

For many with hearing loss, traditional meditation practices fall short—one woman is working to change that. Janaki Zaremba is a lifelong meditator who also lives with hearing loss, she’s developing a...

14 Heinä 202521min

290 - Giants of Audiology: Interview with Tena McNamara, AuD

290 - Giants of Audiology: Interview with Tena McNamara, AuD

Dr. Tena McNamara’s audiology journey has spanned clinical practice, academic leadership, advocacy, and national service. With more than four decades of experience and dual certification in audiology ...

10 Heinä 202555min

289 - Exploring Phonak’s Approach to Real-World Hearing Aid Testing

289 - Exploring Phonak’s Approach to Real-World Hearing Aid Testing

Hearing care professionals often face challenges when trying to evaluate and compare performance claims across hearing aid brands. Andrew Bellavia speaks with Michael Preuss, Audiology Manager at Sono...

7 Heinä 202523min

288 - Improving Hearing Care Access in Underserved Regions Through Community-Based Training

288 - Improving Hearing Care Access in Underserved Regions Through Community-Based Training

What does it take to build sustainable hearing care infrastructure in underserved regions of the world? In this inspiring interview, Andrew Bellavia is joined by Richard Brown, Chairman and President ...

2 Heinä 202543min

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