This is the 2nd episode of the miniseries dedicated to hearing aid fitting standards. In these podcasts we’re reflecting on the Audiology profession’s commitment to providing evidence-based clinical practises that lead to optimal patient outcomes.

Julia van Huyssteen is joined once again by Dr Gus Mueller, a US based consultant for WSAudiology and Founder of the American Academy of Audiology. 

In this episode we talk about pre-fitting considerations including ‘self assessment pre-fitting questionnaires’, ‘uncomfortable loudness levels’, speech recognition tests and ‘speech in noise’ tests.  We discuss why they are important, what factors to consider when choosing the test for the patient in front of you and how to incorporate the results into your hearing aid fitting.

Read more about Gus: www.gusmueller.net

Sounding It Out has been produced by Annie Day. A Fresh Air Production for Signia. 

This is the 2nd episode of the miniseries dedicated to hearing aid fitting standards. In these podcasts we’re reflecting on the Audiology profession’s commitment to providing evidence-based clinical practises that lead to optimal patient outcomes.
Julia van Huyssteen is joined once again by Dr Gus Mueller, a US based consultant for WSAudiology and Founder of the American Academy of Audiology. 
In this episode we talk about pre-fitting considerations including ‘self assessment pre-fitting questionnaires’, ‘uncomfortable loudness levels’, speech recognition tests and ‘speech in noise’ tests.  We discuss why they are important, what factors to consider when choosing the test for the patient in front of you and how to incorporate the results into your hearing aid fitting.
Read more about Gus: <a href="http://www.gusmueller.net">www.gusmueller.net</a>
Sounding It Out has been produced by Annie Day. A Fresh Air Production for Signia.

As a leading manufacturer in the Audiology industry -Signia are passionate about hearing and hearing health. We want to share this passion with you, whatever your level of expertise.

In this series-Julia van Huyssteen (Signia’s Head of Audiology, UK & Ireland) will speak with leading figures in the sector about a range of topics including clinical standards, new research, industry developments and also general education around hearing and the link to well-being. Each topic will be covered in 3 bite-sized episodes. Enjoy!

We’d love to hear from you about future topics – email us marketing.uk@signia-hearing.com

For more information about Signia UK and Ireland-https://www.signia-pro.com/en-gb/

As a leading manufacturer in the Audiology industry -Signia are passionate about hearing and hearing health. We want to share this passion with you, whatever your level of expertise.
In this series-Julia van Huyssteen (Signia’s Head of Audiology, UK &amp; Ireland) will speak with leading figures in the sector about a range of topics including clinical standards, new research, industry developments and also general education around hearing and the link to well-being. Each topic will be covered in 3 bite-sized episodes. Enjoy!
We’d love to hear from you about future topics – email us <a href="mailto:marketing.uk@signia-hearing.com">marketing.uk@signia-hearing.com</a>
For more information about Signia UK and Ireland-https://www.signia-pro.com/en-gb/

Sounding It Out

Hearing Fitting Standards:  Pre-fitting and Assessment Considerations

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In this episode, Dr. Barbara Weinstein and Julia talk about the importance of audibility - promoting social interactions and the importance of a ‘patient-centric’ approach when treating individuals with Dementia.

You can find out more about Dr Weinstein’s work here.
You can explore more about the disease by looking at the Alzheimer’s website here.

In this episode, Dr. Barbara Weinstein and Julia talk about the importance of audibility - promoting social interactions and the importance of a ‘patient-centric’ approach when treating individuals with Dementia.
You can find out more about Dr Weinstein’s work <a href="https://www.gc.cuny.edu/people/barbara-weinstein">here</a>. You can explore more about the disease by looking at the Alzheimer’s website <a href="https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/or%20by%20visiting%20https://www.dementiauk.org/">here</a>.

3.3 Dementia & Hearing Loss: The Audiologist Rehabilitative Role

In this episode, Dr. Barbara Weinstein and Julia talk about the Audiologist’s responsibility when treating individuals with hearing loss and Dementia. The spotlight for this episode surrounds the topic of what Audiologists can do ‘here’ and ‘now’ – highlighting the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach, and any ‘red flags’ that should be included in case-history taking.

You can find out more about Dr Weinstein’s work here.
You can explore more about the disease by looking at the Alzheimer’s website here.

In this episode, Dr. Barbara Weinstein and Julia talk about the Audiologist’s responsibility when treating individuals with hearing loss and Dementia. The spotlight for this episode surrounds the topic of what Audiologists can do ‘here’ and ‘now’ – highlighting the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach, and any ‘red flags’ that should be included in case-history taking.
You can find out more about Dr Weinstein’s work <a href="https://www.gc.cuny.edu/people/barbara-weinstein">here</a>. You can explore more about the disease by looking at the Alzheimer’s website <a href="https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/or%20by%20visiting%20https://www.dementiauk.org/">here</a>.

3.2 Dementia & Hearing Loss: The Audiologist’s Role

This is the first episode in a new mini-series, dedicated to exploring Dementia and its links with hearing loss and brain health. We’ve made this series to coincide with Alzheimer’s Awareness month, as we know that many people living with Dementia may also be suffering from hearing problems, as they share very similar characteristics. It is estimated that by 2030, the number of people with Dementia in the UK alone will be more than 1 million, so it’s vital that we (as Audiologists) understand the issues and how support can be offered. 

Throughout this series, Julia is joined by the internationally acclaimed Dr. Barbara Weinstein. She is an Author in the field of ‘geriatric audiology’ with specific research interests in Dementia and social isolation, person-centered care and quantification of patient reported outcomes. Dr. Weinstein has long advocated for the integration of hearing health into the mainstream, and her research has profound implications at the intersection of audiology, public health and society in general. 

Throughout the series, we’ll discuss the Audiologist's responsibility in the prevention and treatment of Dementia, asking what we can do at present when looking after a Dementia patient, as well as doing a deeper dive into the Audiologist's rehabilitative role thereafter. 

In this episode we will be introducing Dementia and looking at how it links to hearing loss & audiology.
You can find out more about Dr Weinstein’s work here.
You can explore more about the disease by looking at the Alzheimer’s website here.

This is the first episode in a new mini-series, dedicated to exploring Dementia and its links with hearing loss and brain health. We’ve made this series to coincide with Alzheimer’s Awareness month, as we know that many people living with Dementia may also be suffering from hearing problems, as they share very similar characteristics. It is estimated that by 2030, the number of people with Dementia in the UK alone will be more than 1 million, so it’s vital that we (as Audiologists) understand the issues and how support can be offered.    Throughout this series, Julia is joined by the internationally acclaimed Dr. Barbara Weinstein. She is an Author in the field of ‘geriatric audiology’ with specific research interests in Dementia and social isolation, person-centered care and quantification of patient reported outcomes. Dr. Weinstein has long advocated for the integration of hearing health into the mainstream, and her research has profound implications at the intersection of audiology, public health and society in general. 
Throughout the series, we’ll discuss the Audiologist's responsibility in the prevention and treatment of Dementia, asking what we can do at present when looking after a Dementia patient, as well as doing a deeper dive into the Audiologist's rehabilitative role thereafter. 
In this episode we will be introducing Dementia and looking at how it links to hearing loss &amp; audiology. You can find out more about Dr Weinstein’s work <a href="https://www.gc.cuny.edu/people/barbara-weinstein">here</a>. You can explore more about the disease by looking at the Alzheimer’s website <a href="https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/or%20by%20visiting%20https://www.dementiauk.org/">here</a>.

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