Colorado Academy of Audiology

With the recent changes to Blue Cross Blue Shield hearing aid coverage, we have put together a letter template for you to provide to patients who have been impacted. This letter supports advocacy for coverage of hearing aids from the patient perspective and the importance of hearing healthcare. Check out the letter in our most recent newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/eVhdrekS

Remote microphones (RM) have been around for decades. However, it has only been within the past approximately ten years that research has shown their usefulness not only for children and adults who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing, but also for other individuals who may struggle with communication and listening. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eC7dDX8G

Today is World Hearing Day! In 2025, the key focus of World Hearing Day is, “Changing mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!” Visit our site for some visual resources that you can use to help show your support and raise awareness. #WorldHearingDay https://lnkd.in/eu58gfNn

Chronic Dizziness Tied to Stress and Depression: A recent study took data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and used a multiple logistical regression analysis to help identify rates of chronic dizziness and associated underlying conditions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSZykFkJ

Over one billion young people face the risk of permanent hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to loud sounds during recreational pastimes such as listening to music and video gameplay. Here are some tips for safe listening. https://at.asha.org/z0 #WorldHearingDay #SafeListening #HearingCare

Today is World Hearing Day! How we hear in the future depends on how we care for our ears today. From using ear protection to visiting an ASHA-certified audiologist for a hearing test, small steps can safeguard your overall well-being. Use ASHA's digital toolkit to promote World Hearing Day initiatives today and hearing health all year long! https://at.asha.org/z2

Effective communication = better health! Use the ACCESS framework to break down barriers: A: Ask about communication preferences before care begins. C: Communicate directly with the person. C: Confirm understanding of shared information. E: Eliminate distractions; provide full attention. S: Slow down to allow processing time. S: Support interactions with various communication methods. https://lnkd.in/ePGgtvGU

Audiologists, your referrals can make a world of difference and can help more patients access the benefits of cochlear implants! Happy International Cochlear Implant Day! Learn more about cochlear implants: ?? https://at.asha.org/yx ?? https://at.asha.org/yw #InternationalCochlearImplantDay

#WorldHearingDay may be over, but education about hearing protection is important year-round. ASHA Audiologist Lindsay Creed recently spoke with CNN for its "Health Minute" segment (link in bio) about how video gamers can protect themselves from developing noise-induced hearing loss: https://at.asha.org/z9

ASHA’s Students Preparing for Academic-Research Careers (SPARC) Award offers awardees $1,000 to participate in teaching and research activities with a mentor. Apply by April 30: https://at.asha.org/zg