Sound Advice on Hearing Health for Caregivers

Hearing loss can have a profound effect on an individual's well-being and ability to communicate effectively. Repetition, miscommunications and misunderstandings place great stress on the ability to interact and connect with others.

Provided in collaboration with Canadian Hearing Services, this five week virtual workshop provides guidance to caregivers supporting individuals who have suspected or confirmed hearing loss. Workshops will be held in a small virtual group setting, providing participants with the opportunity for personal input, peer support and social interaction. Each week will build on the content provided the week before, giving participants the knowledge to empower themselves and better support their care recipient.

Weekly discussion topics will include:

Week 1: Introduction to Hearing Health and Communication

Week 2: Factors that Influence Understanding of Speech

Week 3: Stress and Expressing Communication Needs

Week 4: Difficult Listening Situations

Week 5: Hearing Aid and Home Safety Equipment

By registering for Week 1, you are automatically registered for all 5 weeks of the workshop.

Please Note:

Due to funding limitations, Regional Learning Centre caregiver events are open to caregivers and health care providers residing or working in Ontario, Canada ONLY. Registrants residing outside of this area will not be admitted. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Due to limited capacity, we request that you register with strong intention of attending.

*Participants are encouraged to sign in five minutes before the start of the session. It is recommended that participants test their systems before the start of the session, to ensure their technology will work. Joining with your microphone and camera on (if possible) is recommended to get the most out of each session. You can join from your smartphone, laptop or tablet.