The Audiologist Informer

The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) annual convention in Seattle starts this morning with Learning Labs and workshops, followed by several student and educational sessions, culminating in the HearTECH Expo opening at 4 PM and Celebrate Reception from 5-7 PM, with other special events to follow. Here's the AAA Schedule at a Glance.

Adults with hearing difficulties may be more likely to self-report memory problems, irrespective of age, and this study also suggests the association between the two is explained entirely by psychosocial-cascade model where reduced social interactions increase the risk of social isolation, insufficient cortical stimulation and, subsequently, cognitive impairment/decline.

Beltone US headquarters has returned to Chicago after spending over 17 years in Glenview, Ill. The vibrance of Chicago's Fulton Market and Chicago's many amenities and attractions—along with the opportunity to work more closely with the GN brand SteelSeries—led to envisioning the space at 656 W. Randolph as Beltone's new headquarters.