43: Breaking the Silence on Hearing Loss with Dr. Dawn Heiman, AuD
Why is hearing loss often overlooked and underdiagnosed? In this episode, clinical audiologist Dr. Dawn Heiman delves into the societal taboo surrounding discussions and check-ups for hearing impairments and advocates for the normalization of when to seek help. She discusses how individuals with hearing loss are often undertreated, not always taken seriously, and can negatively affect their cognitive development when not properly treated. She also touches on how hearing loss can have a harmful impact on one's interpersonal relationships. Tune in for all the details on prioritizing your hearing health and addressing hearing loss as soon as possible!
About Dr. Dawn Heiman, AuD:
Dr. Dawn Heiman is a clinical audiologist. She organizes EntreAudiology.net, where she helps other audiology practice owners through Audiology Mastermind Groups as well as giving Practice Management guidance and advice. She is the owner of Advanced Audiology Consultants in Oak Brook and Woodridge, IL. She attained her Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, School of Audiology. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master of Science degree in Audiology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Heiman is a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. Dawn has given many lectures on various topics regarding hearing loss, hearing aids, psychosocial aspects of hearing loss, prevention of hearing loss, cochlear implants, and auditory processing disorders to various private and public groups in hospitals and civic organizations in the Philadelphia and Chicago areas.
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Key Topics:
- (02:31) Hearing loss: a taboo topic of discussion
- (03:35) Difficulties with attachment and interpersonal relationships
- (06:14) Decline of mental health and cognitive abilities
- (07:54) Inaction due to negative stigma associated with hearing loss
- (16:59) Two different cultures of hearing loss: hard of hearing or deaf
- (18:44) How Dr. Heiman ended up in audiology
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