This presentation explores how hearing aid care can be personalized throughout the lifespan using everyday listening information and digital tools to support listening needs and self-management. It examines how needs and abilities change from adolescence to adulthood, including differences in independence and technology readiness, as well as the impact of listening environments and communication demands. Hearing aid-connected apps and in-situ tools provide insights into listening as it happens and enable real-time adjustments to hearing aid settings. These methods go beyond clinic-based assessments to identify context-specific challenges and preferences in daily life. Key ideas include aligning support with user readiness, creating accessible digital interfaces, and incorporating these insights into clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on person-centred, collaborative care to optimize the use of hearing technology and enhance outcomes across the lifespan.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the principles of person-centred and collaborative care, and their role in optimizing hearing aid use and outcomes.
- Identify key factors influencing the personalization of hearing aid care across the lifespan.
- Explain how hearing aid–connected apps and in-situ tools capture everyday listening experiences and enable real-time adjustments to support care.
