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EUGENE, OREGON — The Center for Hearing Access, a national advocacy and education initiative of The John G. Shedd Institute in Eugene, Oregon, announced that Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens has joined the organization as Hearing Access Advocate, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Sterkens, a Dutch-born audiologist with more than 45 years of experience in audiology and hearing rehabilitation, has transitioned to

Holistic Audiologic Care: Echoing the Work of Arthur Boothroyd Nearly twenty years ago, Arthur Boothroyd authored an influential paper, published in Trends in Hearing, titled “Adult Aural Rehabilitation: What Is It and Does It Work?” While the concept of holistic care was not a new invention, Boothroyd’s work was pivotal because it effectively integrated decades of foundational perspectives on the

The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) has launched its 2026 Audiologist Survey, inviting hearing care professionals across the UK and Ireland to share their experiences and perspectives on a profession that continues to evolve amid growing demand for services, workforce challenges, and ongoing technological change. Building on findings from the organization’s 2024/2025 Audiologist Survey Report, this year’s survey

ST. LOUIS, MO — The Travelers Protective Association (TPA) will host its Annual National Convention June 7–11, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky, where members will gather not only for business meetings and educational sessions, but also to raise funds for the organization’s longstanding hearing health philanthropy efforts. A central focus of the event is the TPA Hearing Trust, which provides financial

Can an OTC hearing aid really deliver premium features at an affordable price? This week, host Bob Traynor sits down with Dr. Heather Andrews, Director of Audiology at Cearvol, to explore the new Cearvol Wave OTC hearing aid. The conversation highlights the innovations that helped the device earn 17 awards following its debut at CES 2026, as well as Cearvol’s

By Lawrence R. Lustig, MD More and more research points to a connection between hearing loss and dementia later in life. For people experiencing hearing loss, that connection leads to an obvious question: “Am I going to get dementia?” That question does not have an easy answer. Just because a person is experiencing hearing loss does not mean they will

LONE TREE, COLORADO — Cochlear North America is encouraging people with hearing loss to consider how cochlear implant technology may fit into their broader long-term health needs, including future access to magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. For individuals considering a cochlear implant, one common question is whether they will be able to undergo MRI scans after implantation. MRI is widely

Difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments may be more than a frustrating consequence of aging. New research suggests it could serve as an early indicator of brain changes associated with cognitive vulnerability, even before measurable cognitive decline becomes apparent. In a longitudinal study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, researchers found that older adults with poorer speech-in-noise performance experienced

From artificial intelligence and OTC hearing aids to emerging technologies and clinical innovation, the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) 2026 Annual Convention, held April 22–24, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, offered a firsthand look at where hearing healthcare may be headed next. Recorded live from the convention floor, Andrew Bellavia discusses the biggest conversations, trends, and observations from this year’s

SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA — ReSound announced that 500 individuals received hearing aids through its annual Gift of Hearing campaign, which ran from November 2025 through April 2026. The initiative involved 346 hearing care practices across the United States and Canada, resulting in the donation of 1,000 hearing aids. Now in its sixth year, the program reached its highest level of participation