Hearing and Speech Support
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. Debbie Howard provided an introduction to the hearing topic. Bill Schiffmiller highlighted the shift from traditional hearing aids to more inclusive designs, emphasizing the importance of auditory accessibility. Andy Bellavia spoke about Auracast, hearing aid fashion and the impact of Apple’s FDA-approved hearing aid software. Brian Maguire introduced Lexi Hearing’s…
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, Mental Health Month, Older Americans Month and Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared insights from geriatricians on aging as they themselves are now aging, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and finding meaningful projects. Ray Gordon presented the first of a three-part AARP article. This part focused on…
We honored World Parkinson’s Day (April 22, 2025) and Parkinson’s Awareness Month with this episode focused on Parkinson’s Advocacy and Speech Therapy. We also got an update on the Whispp app which provides AI Assistive Voice Technology but is not specifically intended for Parkinson’s patients. Follow PD Avengers on their social media links to learn…
Highlighting the importance of addressing auditory health across all age groups including aging populations, and its significant impacts on quality of life. Awareness and routine hearing checks are essential to address this universal issue effectively. Recorded on October 10, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order…
In this engaging discussion, we heard about three innovative AI-driven products and one high touch analog service – each of which contributes to wellness in its own way. Recorded on August 29, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness and the Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. David Bosnak,…
This episode’s discussion features innovations from exhibitors in the pavilion from the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP at this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) including a newly approved hearing aid, a real-time AI support speech aid for those with compromised voice quality, fall detection via high-frequency radar, and secure digital storage for safekeeping of valuables.…
This episode highlights innovations from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that support vision, hearing, and speech comprehension improvement for older adults, as well as overall simplified digital communications for avoidance of social isolation and telehealth. Recorded on January 18, 2024, this show included the following guests in the order they presented: Taylor Speegle, Co-Founder…
In this episode, join us to hear about innovations from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including observations from organizers, industry experts, and leaders from companies with solutions that enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and at-home rehabilitation compliance. This show (recorded on January 12, 2023) is part of the CES Highlights Series and included the following guests in…
As part of our recognition of National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM), we delve into a variety of products that support caregivers – while improving life for care receivers. We learned about easy-to-change sheets that save time and improve efficiency, fashion forward adaptive clothing, an innovative design for hearing aids that greatly improves ease of fit,…
Celebrating National Wellness Month, this episode focused on Self Care. We looked at the contribution of hearing and brain health. We explored several solutions and approaches that can help: writing, Joy Journaling, Ayurvedic massage, and a wide variety of online courses that combine “learning” with “community.” Recorded on 8-25-22, this episode is part of our…
