Objectives Social isolation and loneliness are interrelated but independent constructs that
threaten healthy aging and well-being and are thought to be associated with hearing loss …

Many older adults live with some form of hearing loss and have difficulty understanding
speech in the presence of background sound. Experiences resulting from such difficulties …

Objective To discuss the steps necessary to facilitate hearing health care in the context of
well-being and healthy living Design Common themes among the articles in this special …

Objective To understand the nature of mental health discussions in audiological
rehabilitation, specifically, the types of conversations, when and how they are initiated, and …

Background Identity construction is an integral developmental task for adolescents and
young adults (AYA). The intersection of deaf identity and disabling hearing loss (DHL) adds …

This article explores the clinical applications of Audiology Practice Standards Organization
(APSO) Standards 2 and 13, both of which keep us fully focused on the patient-as-person …

Introduction The provision of holistic person and family-centered care in the audiological
rehabilitation of adolescents and young adults (AYA) requires in-depth consideration of …

Living a long and healthy life does not necessarily mean living without encountering
adversity. Challenges are ubiquitous; thus, healthy aging may be about being resilient in the …

Background: Identity construction is the predominant developmental task in adolescence
and young adulthood. Disabling hearing loss (HL) exacerbates the psychosocial challenges …

Conclusion Clearly our “what we talk about” boundaries have expanded. Our counseling
skills are as essential in these endeavors as with any topic related to audiology. Sensitivity …