VillagesOKC invites everyone to join the upcoming free Positive Aging seminar, “Hear Today, Hear Tomorrow,” featuring Dr. Crystal Smaldone, AuD, CCC-A, Director of Audiology, Pediatric & Cochlear Implantation, at Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma City.
Dr. Smaldone’s presentation will cover:
- Common causes and symptoms of hearing loss as we age-
- The significant impact of untreated hearing loss on healthy aging-
- Practical steps to preserve and protect hearing into later life
She will address many questions about hearing challenges as we age:
- How do we hear?
- What are the common causes and symptoms of age-related hearing loss?
- How does untreated hearing loss affect health and wellbeing?
- What proactive measures can help preserve hearing as we age?
“This seminar offers a unique opportunity for attendees to gain insights from a leading audiologist and to engage in meaningful Q&A,” said seminar organizer Gaylene Stiles, VillagesOKC education director. “VillagesOKC encourages anyone interested in maintaining their hearing health or wanting to better support loved ones to attend.”
Dr. Smaldone brings a wealth of expertise as a pediatric and implantable device audiologist. She earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a Master of Science in Physiology and Developmental Biology from Brigham Young University. Her current practice focuses on serving children with hearing loss and individuals of all ages utilizing cochlear implants and bone conduction hearing technologies.
The seminar is Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 10:00 to 11:30 am in the Metro Technology Centers, Business Conference Center, 1900 Springlake Drive. Attendees are advised to look for signs directing them to the seminar. For more information, go to VillagesOKC or call (405) 990-6637.