Lifespan is partnering with the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Rochester Chapter to host a Day of Hearing in recognition of Better Speech and Hearing Month! Join us at any time throughout the day for an educational workshop or to view and try out a selection of assistive-listening devices before actually buying them!
Students from Nazareth’s Audiology program as well as HLAA members will be offering free hearing screenings - no appointments necessary!
Registration is not required to attend any portion of the event or workshops!
Workshop Schedule:
9:15-10 am, Overview of HLAA Services & the Assistive Listening Device Demonstration Center
10:15-11 am, Living with Hearing Loss Before Hearing Aids, presented by Joe Kozelsky
11:15-noon, From Testing to Technology: How Audiologists Help You Hear Better, presented by Dr. Adam Sheppard
1-1:45 pm, Sound, Reimagined: The Power of Cochlear Implants, presented by Dr. Adam Sheppard & Dr. Catherine Battaglia
2-2:45 pm, Your Best Ally in Hearing Loss is You!, presented by Marlene Sutliff
3-3:45 pm, Ototoxic Drugs and Tinnitus Mindfulness Strategies, presented by Lisa Krapf & Victoria Bridges
This event is being offered as part of May’s Information & Inspiration series.
