Be sure not to miss our next Better Hearing Webinar on: Untreated Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline Mark your calendars for Wednesday July 7, 2021 at 4:00pm ET The association between cognitive decline and hearing loss is a hot topic in recent years. Several studies have now demonstrated that the risk of developing cognitive decline is … Read more
While hearing technology has seen amazing advances in the last decade, no device can fully address all auditory challenges. A comprehensive aural rehabilitation plan should include communication strategies, the process of modifying one’s behavior, environment and speaking style to improve communication. Becoming a better advocate for good communication has shown to greatly improve satisfaction with … Read more
Be sure not to miss our next Better Hearing Webinar: Hearing Aid Optimization: Caring for your new (or old!) hearing devices Mark your calendars for Wednesday August 4, 2021 at 4:00pm ET In recent years, hearing aids have become much more convenient and easy to use, but there's not a hearing aid that exists that … Read more
Every quarter, the UNC Hearing and Communication Center invites a different hearing aid manufacturer to showcase new technology during our Listening Lab event. Active patients who are considering upgrading their technology OR looking to get hearing aids for the first time are encouraged to reserve an appointment. This FREE one hour demonstration includes the fitting … Read more
Don't miss our next Better Hearing Webinar: That's Too Loud! Hearing Loss & Hyperacusis Join us Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 4:00pm ET Hyperacusis is characterized by a sensitivity to sounds that would not be considered loud by others. Though rare, hyperacusis is more likely to appear in people with tinnitus or in children with Autism … Read more
Don't miss our next Better Hearing Webinar on Wednesday October 6th, at 4pm ET with special guest co-presenter: A. Morgan Selleck, MD, UNC Neurotology Assistant Professor. Ototoxic Medications: How Your Prescriptions May Be Affecting Your Ears Did you know that certain medications can have temporary or permanent effects on the ears? These effects may cause … Read more
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is partnering with the Orange County Department on Aging to provide free hearing screenings and consultations. This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. It does not replace a comprehensive hearing test. The … Read more
Concerned about your hearing? Want your ears checked for earwax? The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is partnering with the Orange County Department on Aging to provide free hearing screenings and consultations. This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. It does not replace a comprehensive hearing test. The … Read more
Be sure not to miss our next Better Hearing Webinar on Wednesday November 3rd at 4pm ET on: Diabetes & the Ears: What's the Connection? Did you know that hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without it? As high sugar levels damage small blood vessels, blood circulation to … Read more
Be sure not to miss our next Better Hearing Webinar on Wednesday February 2nd at 4pm ET on: Cochlear Implants When a person's hearing loss progresses beyond the point in which a hearing aid is helpful, or if they are born deaf, a cochlear implant may be their only option for aural communication. Please join … Read more