Better Hearing Webinar: The Vestibular System - the Inner Ear's Other Half
2023-02-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Please join us for our next Better Hearing Webinar on Wednesday February 1st, 2023 at 4:00pm for a discussion on balance & hearing titled The Vestibular System: the Inner Ear’s Other Half

Did you know that audiologists are specialists with advanced degrees in both hearing and balance? Our inner ears are responsible for hearing the sounds around us as well as relaying information to our brain about where we’re positioned in space. If there is a problem with the vestibular portion of one or both of our inner ear(s), then we may experience dizziness and/or imbalance. Please join us on Zoom for our next 30-minute webinar discussing how our ears work to maintain our balance, common causes of dizziness as it relates to the inner ears, and some common treatment options for inner-ear-related balance problems.
Access our webinar on the day of the event by clicking the link below or copy & paste it into your web browser. When prompted, type in the passcode: [REDACTED]
https://zoom.us/j/95046802825?pwd=[REDACTED]

Alternatively, you may use the Meeting ID and passcode below for access from your desktop or mobile Zoom account.
Meeting ID: 950 4680 2825
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or dial in to: (888) 475 4499 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 950 4680 2825
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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If you need immediate assistance logging in on the day of the event, first check that you have used the correct link or meeting ID and passcode, and then call our office at 919-493-7980. We will do our best to assist you with the staff available. You may also visit Zoom’s support website at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us and click “Contact Support” in the upper right-hand side of the screen to get help via live chat.
Please share this email with your friends and family! Not interested in this topic? Be on the lookout for next month’s session! Topics will change every month. If you have suggestions for topics, please email them to UNC-HCC@med.unc.edu
Yours in Better Hearing,
The UNC HCC Team

Listening Lab
2023-02-14 09:00 - 16:00 | UNC Hearing and Communication Center, 6015 Farrington Road, Suite 103, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
You’re invited to attend a Listening Lab at our office on Tuesday, February 14th, 2023. Morning and afternoon appointments are available!Thinking about upgrading your technology or considering hearing aids for the first time? Our Listening Lab is free to attend, providing you a personalized listening experience with the latest in hearing technology. All technology will be verified using state-of-the-art fitting equipment. Our board certified Audiologists will guide you through this experience, answer questions, and provide detailed consultation during your 60 minute appointment.The Listening Lab is only for UNC Hearing and Communication Center patients and is by appointment only. Space is limited so please make your reservation today by calling us at (919) 493-7980 or email us at UNC-HCC@med.unc.edu. *All participants must have an up-to-date hearing test from within the last 12 months prior to the visit*Yours in Better Hearing,The UNC HCC Team

Better Hearing Webinar: Lipreading & Other Communication Enhancing Techniques
2023-03-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Please join us for our next Better Hearing Webinar on Wednesday March 1st, 2023, at 4:00pm for a discussion on:Lipreading & Other Communication Enhancing Techniques
Good communication is essential for creating and maintaining connections with the people around us. A difficult listening environment and/or living with hearing loss can cause confusion and frustration when misunderstandings occur. Please join fourth year UNC HCC doctoral extern, Nicole Oldrati, and doctor of audiology, Caitlyn Whitson, next Wednesday March 1st for a discussion on lipreading history and other ways to maximize communication. Access our webinar on the day of the event by clicking the link below or copy & paste it into your web browser. When prompted, type in the passcode: [REDACTED] you may use the Meeting ID and passcode below for access from your desktop or mobile Zoom account.Meeting ID: 993 2409 6034Passcode: [REDACTED] dial in to: (888) 475 4499 US Toll-freeMeeting ID: 993 2409 6034Passcode: [REDACTED]——————-
If you need immediate assistance logging in on the day of the event, first check that you have used the correct link or meeting ID and passcode, and then call our office at 919-493-7980. We will do our best to assist you with the staff available. You may also visit Zoom’s support website at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us and click “Contact Support” in the upper right-hand side of the screen to get help via live chat.Please share this email with your friends and family! Not interested in this topic? Be on the lookout for next month’s session! Topics will change every month. If you have suggestions for topics, please email them to UNC-HCC@med.unc.eduYours in Better Hearing,The UNC HCC Team

Free Hearing Screenings at Fearrington Cares
2023-03-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Fearrington Cares, 26 Swim & Croquet, Pittsboro, NC, 27312
Concerned about your hearing? Sign up for a free 10-minute hearing test and consultation to determine if you might benefit from a full hearing evaluation.
Patricia Johnson, AuD, of the UNC Hearing and Communication Center will conduct the screenings. The UNC Center offers a wide range of hearing services including complete diagnostic evaluations, aural rehabilitation, and a variety of amplification and assistive listening devices.
Call us at 919-542-6877 to schedule your free screening. Appointments are available between 1 – 4 pm.

Listening Lab
2023-06-21 09:00 - 16:00 | UNC Hearing and Communication Center, 6015 Farrington Road, Suite 103, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
You’re invited to attend a Listening Lab at our office on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023. Morning and afternoon appointments are still available but spots are limited!Thinking about upgrading your technology or considering hearing aids for the first time? Our Listening Lab is free to attend, providing you a personalized listening experience with the latest in hearing technology. All technology will be verified using state-of-the-art fitting equipment. Our board certified Audiologists will guide you through this experience, answer questions, and provide detailed consultation during your 60 minute appointment.The Listening Lab is only for established UNC Hearing and Communication Center patients and is by appointment only. Space is limited so please make your reservation today by calling us at (919) 45-6744 or email us at UNC-HCC@med.unc.edu. *All participants must have an up-to-date hearing test from within the last 12 months prior to the visit*Yours in Better Hearing,The UNC HCC Team

Webinar: What You Need to Know About OTC Hearing Aids
2023-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
The UNC HCC is partnering with the Orange County Department on Aging to share a virtual presentation on “What You Need to Know About Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids.” Join faculty audiologist Dr. Patricia Johnson to learn more.

Date: Thursday, 7/13/2023
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Zoom details are below:

Zoom Link: https://unc.zoom.us/j/93377722362…
Passcode: [REDACTED]

No registration is required. This event is open to the public.

https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyDepartmentOnAging

Free Hearing Screening at Passmore Center
2023-07-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
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. This screening is intended for community members who do not already have diagnosed hearing loss and do not wear hearing aids. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations. Wax cannot be removed as part of a free hearing screening.

Contact the Orange County Department on Aging to secure your hearing screening appointment.

*NOTE: if you are currently a patient at the UNC Hearing and Communication Center and are in need of assessment or services, please schedule an office visit at: 919-445-6744.

Free Hearing Screenings at Seymour Center
2023-07-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

The Brain-Ear Connection: Understanding the Relationship Between Hearing and Cognitive Health
2023-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
PRESENTATION
In partnership with UNC Wellness Center and EngAGING Issues, UNC HCC is proud to present on the Brain-Ear Connection. Emerging research has shown a correlation between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. This presentation will explore the interaction between the brain and the auditory system, focusing on how the aging brain processes sound. Join UNC faculty audiologist, Dr. Patricia Johnson as she reviews steps for improving our hearing and supporting our cognitive health.
DETAILS
Date: Thursday, Sept 21
Time: 1-3pm
Following the presentation, the UNC HCC will be conducting free hearing screenings. These screenings are by appt. Please call UNC Meadowmont to schedule: (919) 966-5500

Free Hearing Screenings at the Cedars
2023-10-09 09:00 - 12:00 | The Cedars Dubose Center, NC, United States
Concerned about your hearing? Take the first step with the UNC Hearing and Communication Center. This free hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. A screening is intended for community members who do not already have diagnosed hearing loss and do not wear hearing aids. The audiologist will examine ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations. Wax cannot be removed as part of a free hearing screening.
Contact the Cedars (Becky) to secure your hearing screening appointment: 919-259-7934. This screening is ONLY available for Cedars residents.

*NOTE: if you are currently a patient at the UNC Hearing and Communication Center and are in need of assessment or services, please schedule an office visit at: 919-445-6744.

Free Hearing Screenings at Carol Woods
2023-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Carol Woods, 750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Concerned about your hearing? Take the first step with the UNC Hearing and Communication Center. This free hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. A screening is intended for community members who do not already have diagnosed hearing loss and do not wear hearing aids. The audiologist will examine ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations. Wax cannot be removed as part of a free hearing screening.
Contact Carol Woods to secure your hearing screening appointment: 919-918-3218. This screening is ONLY available for Carol Woods residents.

*NOTE: if you are currently a patient at the UNC Hearing and Communication Center and are in need of assessment or services, please schedule an office visit at: 919-445-6744.

Free Hearing Screenings at Galloway Ridge
2023-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Galloway Ridge, 3000 Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro, NC, 27312
Concerned about your hearing? Take the first step with the UNC Hearing and Communication Center. This free hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. A screening is intended for community members who do not already have diagnosed hearing loss and do not wear hearing aids. The audiologist will examine ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations. Wax cannot be removed as part of a free hearing screening.
Contact Sonia Grogan at Galloway Ridge to secure your hearing screening appointment: sgrogan@gallowayridge.com. This screening is ONLY available for Galloway Ridge residents.

*NOTE: if you are currently a patient at the UNC Hearing and Communication Center and are in need of assessment or services, please schedule an office visit at: 919-445-6744.

What You Need to Know About Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
2023-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
PRESENTATION
In partnership with UNC Wellness Center and EngAGING Issues, UNC HCC is proud to present on OTC Hearing Aids. Over-the-counter hearing aids were recently approved by the FDA for treating perceived mild to moderate hearing loss in adults. While the addition of OTC devices is an overall positive one for the hearing aid industry, it may add to confusion about where and how to begin a hearing journey. Please join UNC HCC doctor of audiology, Patricia Johnson for a summary of the current state of the hearing aid service delivery model and how OTCs may (or may not) be disrupting it.
DETAILS
Date: Thursday, October 19th
Time: 1-2pm
Following the presentation, the UNC HCC will be conducting free hearing screenings. These screenings are by appt. Please call UNC Meadowmont to schedule: (919) 966-5500

Free Hearing Screenings at UNC Wellness Center
2023-10-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 | UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Concerned about your hearing? Take the first step with the UNC Hearing and Communication Center. This free hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. A screening is intended for community members who do not already have diagnosed hearing loss and do not wear hearing aids. The audiologist will examine ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations. Wax cannot be removed as part of a free hearing screening.
Contact the UNC Wellness Center to secure your hearing screening appointment: (919) 966-5500

*NOTE: if you are currently a patient at the UNC Hearing and Communication Center and are in need of assessment or services, please schedule an office visit at: 919-445-6744.

Free Hearing Screening at Passmore Center
2023-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Concerned about your hearing? The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is partnering with the Orange County Department on Aging to provide free hearing screenings. This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. It does not replace a comprehensive hearing test. This screening is intended for community members who do not already have diagnosed hearing loss and do not wear hearing aids. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations. Wax cannot be removed as part of a free hearing screening.

Contact the Orange County Department on Aging to secure your hearing screening appointment: 919-245-2015.

*NOTE: if you are currently a patient at the UNC Hearing and Communication Center and are in need of assessment or services, please schedule an office visit at: 919-445-6744.

Free Hearing Screenings at Seymour Center
2023-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
Concerned about your hearing? The UNC Hearing and Communication Center is partnering with the Orange County Department on Aging to provide free hearing screenings. This hearing screening is quick pass/fail test to see if hearing loss is present. It does not replace a comprehensive hearing test. This screening is intended for community members who do not already have diagnosed hearing loss and do not wear hearing aids. The audiologist will examine your ears for ear wax and provide appropriate recommendations. Wax cannot be removed as part of a free hearing screening.

Contact the Orange County Department on Aging to secure your hearing screening appointment: 919-968-2070.

*NOTE: if you are currently a patient at the UNC Hearing and Communication Center and are in need of assessment or services, please schedule an office visit at: 919-445-6744.

Orange County Health & Wellness Fair
2024-05-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Orange County to host Health and Wellness Fair

The Orange County Department on Aging invites the public to the 2024 “Health and Wellness Fair” on May 15.
The Department on Aging’s Wellness Program is excited to host the Health and Wellness Fair to maximize the health, well-being, community engagement, and independence of older adults at all functional levels.
The FREE event will take place on Wednesday, May 15, from 9am – 1pm at the Passmore Center located at 103 Meadowlands Drive in Hillsborough.
The event features:

Free Tote Bag to First 100 Guests: Get your free Department on Aging tote bag filled with helpful goodies!
Medication Disposal Drop Box: Bring your expired, unused, or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal.
Multiple Vendors: Visit health, wellness, and community vendor booths.
Passmore Center Tour: Learn about our programs, services & resources.

Come enjoy the wonderful festivities, giveaways, and vendors!
If have questions regarding the event or need additional information, please contact Latonya Brown (919-245-4270 or lbrown@orangecountync.gov) or the Passmore Center (919-245-2015).

Sponsored by: Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Alliance Health, Bluestem Cemetery, OC Meals on Wheels, UNC Hearing and Communication Center, Wellcare, and Wisdom Senior Care.
