Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of North Texas
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In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Katherine Alsop, an Audiologist and Clinical Educator in UNT's Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. They have a wide-ranging discussion about hearing loss and the importance of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Dr. Alsop answers questions about hearing aids and shares some information about auditory training. Their conversation also covers some of the fascinating research into the relationship between hearing loss and health issues such as cognitive decline and fall risk.
To learn more about the UNT Speech & Hearing Center, visit https://hps.unt.edu/aslp/aslp-clinics.
To learn more about OLLI at UNT, visit https://olli.unt.edu or email olli@unt.edu.
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In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Katherine Alsop, an Audiologist and Clinical Educator in UNT's Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. They have a wide-ranging discussion about hearing loss and the importance of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Dr. Alsop answers questions about hearing aids and shares some information about auditory training. Their conversation also covers some of the fascinating research into the relationship between hearing loss and health issues such as cognitive decline and fall risk.
To learn more about the UNT Speech & Hearing Center, visit https://hps.unt.edu/aslp/aslp-clinics.
To learn more about OLLI at UNT, visit https://olli.unt.edu or email olli@unt.edu.
In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. James Bednarz, Senior Avian Lecturer and Advisor in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNT. They discuss Dr. Bednarz’s current research projects on the breeding ecology of a local Painted Bunting population and the wintering biology of the American Kestrel. He explains the important role these birds play in our ecosystem and why the decline of their populations is a cause for concern. Susan learns about an exciting secret research project Dr. Bednarz once participated in and the two discuss some of the latest efforts involved in protecting bird populations.
To read the Audubon Magazine article about Dr. Bednarz's research, visit https://www.audubon.org/magazine/spring-2023/the-perplexing-decline-american-kestrel.
To learn more about Dr. Bednarz's research on the Painted Bunting, please visit https://www.facebook.com/UNTPaintedBunting.
Information about the UNT Raptor Research Team that works with Dr. Bednarz on the American Kestrel, please visit https://www.facebook.com/UNTRaptorResearch.
To learn more about OLLI at UNT, please visit https://olli.unt.edu or email olli@unt.edu.
OLLI at UNT Podcast
In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Katherine Alsop, an Audiologist and Clinical Educator in UNT's Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. They have a wide-ranging discussion about hearing loss and the importance of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Dr. Alsop answers questions about hearing aids and shares some information about auditory training. Their conversation also covers some of the fascinating research into the relationship between hearing loss and health issues such as cognitive decline and fall risk.
To learn more about the UNT Speech & Hearing Center, visit https://hps.unt.edu/aslp/aslp-clinics.
To learn more about OLLI at UNT, visit https://olli.unt.edu or email olli@unt.edu.
