Going Beyond ‘The Gadget’: Hearing Is Believing By Kailen Berry, Au.D., Phonak Audiology Manager With technology advancing quickly in the hearing industry, it feels as though new products are constantly being released. It seems every day we read about new features aiming to transform hearing devices into the new cure-all. However, at the end of […]
Next-generation Grads Tout Phonak as an ‘Amazing Educational Experience’ By Kailen Berry, Au.D., Phonak Audiology Manager Each year we invite audiology students from across the country to participate in an event we fondly call, “Phonak University.” We feel strongly at Phonak that audiology is a pillar supporting our mission to change lives for the better; […]
Welcome New Faces to PARC In July, two new research audiologists joined the Phonak Audiologist Research Center (PARC). Meet: Ashley Wright, Au.D., Phonak Research Audiologist Education: Temple University, BA; Rush University, Au.D. Why did you choose the field of audiology? I was originally pursuing a linguistics undergraduate degree when I became the caretaker for my […]
Understanding the Impact of Long-term Music Appreciation and Hearing By Nicole Klutz, Au.D., Phonak Audiology Manager During the 2018 3rd Annual Music Induced Hearing Disorders Conference, I joined the company of audiologists, acoustic engineers, musicians and researchers in Chicago to discuss and review music-induced hearing disorders. For a long time the acoustic and hearing industry has […]
Hearing Loss Linked to Risk of Falls By Nicole Klutz, Au.D., Phonak Audiology Manager What happens when you try to stand on one foot for 5 seconds? Well, most of us would be able to easily balance for 5 seconds without a wobble. But, what if you tried again with your eyes closed? Most of […]
Inside FCC…Exploring Hearing Loss and Its Impact on the Family By Nicole Klutz, Au.D., Phonak Audiology Manager Over the past decade we have seen a shift in delivery models and behavior in hearing healthcare. It no longer defines the best standard of care as one that focuses solely on the patient and their needs, but […]
Wellness Corner…Considering Emotions in the Management of Hearing Loss By Lori Rakita, Au.D., Phonak Senior Manager of Clinical Research Anyone who works or interacts with individuals experiencing some degree of hearing loss can see the relationship between hearing loss and emotions. This relationship can be evident in the audiology office and in everyday life. Hearing […]
Inside Out: Considering Emotions in the Management of Hearing Loss By Lori Rakita, Au.D., Phonak Senior Manager of Clinical Research Anyone who works or interacts with individuals experiencing some degree of hearing loss can see the relationship between hearing loss and emotions. This relationship can be evident in the audiology office and in everyday life. […]