Hearing loss of gradual onset in older adults affects social connections. Breaking away from the impairment-driven model of hearing healthcare and focusing on a wellness-driven model, this course describes how hearing loss contributes to social disconnection, and how various empowerment strategies can be used clinically to improve the social and emotional well-being of these individuals.
This course is part of the 2025 Industry Innovations Summit.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the general characteristics of social connectedness.
- After this course, participants will be able to define social and emotional well-being.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the harmful effects of hearing loss on social connectedness.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | The Crisis of Social Connectedness in our Society |
| 5-15 Minutes | How Hearing Loss Affects Social Connectedness in Older Adults |
| 15-30 Minutes | How Social Connectedness and Social Networks Fit Into Overall Social and Emotional Wellness in Older Adults |
| 30-45 Minutes | Social and Emotional Well-Being and Adult Hearing Loss: Clinical Recommendations |
| 45-60 Minutes | The Role of Empowerment in Improving Social Connectedness in Older Adults with Hearing Loss |
Presented By
Brian Taylor
AuD
Brian Taylor is a Doctor of Audiology and Senior Director of Audiology for Signia. He is also the editor of Audiology Practices, a quarterly journal of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, editor-at-large for Hearing Health and Technology Matters and adjunct instructor at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Taylor has authored several peer reviewed articles and textbooks and is a highly sought out lecturer. Brian has nearly 30 years of experience as both a clinician, business manager and university instructor.
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Financial: Brian Taylor is employed by Signia. Non-financial: Brian Taylor has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Signia in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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