Hearing Loss Testing
What Does a Hearing Test Measure? An audiologist uses a hearing test to measure your type, degree and configuration of hearing loss. An audiology evaluation consists of a series of one or more of these tests. Your audiologist will use your test results to create a treatment plan for your unique hearing loss. Who Should…
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Hearing Clinic
Our Passion is Your Hearing Heuser Hearing Clinic offers in-depth diagnostic evaluations for hearing and balance, ear-related medical services, amplification options, assistive listening devices, rehabilitation services and research opportunities. Our team of audiologists is equipped with the experience and knowledge to treat all your hearing and balance needs. Audiology Services We offer a variety of…
Early Intervention & School
Helping Children Find Their Voice Heuser Hearing & Language Academy has been serving children and families across Kentucky and southern Indiana since the 1940s. We strive to impact the lives of children with communication disorders by educating and empowering them for a successful future. About the School The goal of Heuser Hearing Language Academy is…
Speech Clinic
Our Goal Is to Improve Your Communication Communication allows humans to connect with one another and establish and maintain meaningful relationships. Effective communication impacts all areas of life – social interactions, academics, literacy and work. The Speech-Language Pathology Department at Heuser Hearing Institute/Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is dedicated to helping individuals develop and use…
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Research
About the Research Center The Heuser Hearing Research Center (HHRC) conducts, promotes and distributes research on human hearing and hearing loss. The HHRC is located on the third floor of Heuser Hearing Institute’s hearing services building and is home to dedicated research facilities including two double-walled sound booths and a sound-field testing room. The Research…
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Ideas for Giving and Moving Forward in 2021
In response to the current situation, Congress has extended some of the COVID relief tax changes to 2021. The Coronavirus Stimulus 2.0 bill includes a one-year extension of the CARES Act’s provision increasing charitable deduction limits to 100% of AGI for contributions by individuals to qualifying charities. You’ll want to work on your 2021 charitable…
SOLD OUT March – April 2021 Virtual Beginning Sign Language Class – Adults
This class is SOLD OUT and no longer accepting registrations. Join the excitement of learning sign language in our virtual class. Registrants will receive the login instructions to participate in the class virtually. When: Mondays from March 8, 2021, to April 5, 2021, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Where: online Cost: $60 for 6 classes For more…
Heuser Hearing Institute to Provide Christmas Gifts
Heuser Hearing Institute to Provide Christmas Gifts and Grocery Gift Cards to 50 Familie Including Pediatric Patients, Staff, and Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Dec. 15, 2020 – Louisville nonprofit and leader in audiology, Heuser Hearing Institute (HHI) to provide holiday gifts and grocery gift cards to their patients and students in need….
Is Hearing Loss Common for Service Members?
One of the most common causes of hearing loss is exposure to unsafe noise levels. When this occurs on a job, it is known as occupational hearing loss. There are many industries that expose employees to excessive noise, like construction, air traffic control and the military. Research has shown that members of the military are…
Take Advantage of Expiring Charitable Giving Tax Benefits This Year
In March, the CARES Act was passed, helping millions of people across the country during this troubling time. This bill includes several changes regarding charitable giving. There are some important CARES Act provisions that are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2020. These provisions may affect you – and even make it easier for you…
Robin Brents
Robin recently moved back to Louisville after living in Jacksonville, Florida for the past 30 years. She has a daughter, son and grandson who is the love of her life. She loves sunflowers, having fun and making memories!
What Should You Know About Hearing Loss and Heart Disease?
Heart disease is responsible for 655,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, making it the leading cause of loss among both men and woman. Even with such a high prevalence, many don’t understand the true threat of the disease or how closely connected it is with other health conditions, especially hearing loss. Understanding Heart Disease…
Virtual Beginning Sign Language Class – Students
Join the excitement of learning sign language in our virtual class for school-age students. Registrants will receive the login instructions to participate in the class virtually. Register here Where: Online When: Wednesdays 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm from January 13 – February 18, classes build on one session after the other Cost: $60 for 6 classes For…
SOLD OUT 2021 Virtual Beginning Sign Language Class – Adults
This class is full and no longer accepting registrations. Join the excitement of learning sign language in our virtual class. Registrants will receive the login instructions to participate in the class virtually. here: Online When: Mondays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm from January 11 – February 15, classes build on one session after the…
Virtual Beginning Sign Language Class – Students
Join the excitement of learning sign language in our virtual class for school-age students. Registrants will receive the login instructions to participate in the class virtually. Register here Where: Online When: Wednesdays 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm from November 11 – December 16, classes build on one session after the other Cost: $60 for 6 classes For…
How Tinnitus Can Affect Your Job
Your job is an important part of your social environment and sense of achievement. Unfortunately, a survey by Tinnitus Hub found that 38% of people with tinnitus report that the condition negatively affects their prospects at work. This has serious implications for both quality of life and economic potential. What the Survey Shows When asked…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. Audiologists, including the experts at , can help identify hearing problems and recommend a treatment…
How to Help Children with Hearing Loss Succeed at Distance Learning
As the global pandemic continues, we are all figuring out how to adapt to this new normal. While many schools across Kentucky hoped to open back up at the start of the year, more are opting to utilize distant learning to help keep our children safe. This change is challenging for all children, and especially…
Hearing and Vision Loss Linked with Increased Risk of Dementia
Past research has found that vision impairment and untreated hearing loss are associated with a higher risk of developing dementia. New research sought to dive further into these connections, exploring the effects of combined vision and hearing problems – referred to as dual sensory impairment (DSI). About the Study The study, called “Dual sensory impairment…
Laura Azahar
Laura started at Heuser as a substitute teacher in 2016 and then worked as an instructional assistant for Katie Fromholt from 2016-2018. She fell in love with teaching the deaf and in 2018 decided to go back to school for her Master of Arts in early intervention deaf education at Fontbonne University at St. Louis,…
Shelby Wilson
Shelby Wilson received her Bachelor of Science in education of the deaf and hard of hearing with a focus on elementary education from Eastern Kentucky University in 2014. Shelby then graduated with her master’s in interdisciplinary early childhood education from Eastern Kentucky University in 2017. She has been teaching deaf and hard of hearing students…
How to Wear a Mask with Hearing Aids
Communication is challenging enough for the millions of Americans with hearing loss, even under the best of circumstances. The global coronavirus pandemic has created additional unexpected obstacles. If you wear behind-the-ear (BTE) style hearing aids, you may have difficulty wearing a protective mask around your ears. In fact, in doing so you run the risk…
COVID Relief Bill Benefits
In March, the COVID Relief Bill was passed, helping millions of people across the country during this troubling time. This bill includes several changes regarding charitable giving. Below are three ways the bill can help you and support kids and adults with hearing loss at the same time. Suspends Required Minimum Distributions If you…
Children Who Receive Hearing Loss Treatment Early Have Better Language Skills
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), roughly three out of every 1,000 babies in the U.S. is born with hearing loss, and about 90 percent of these babies are born to hearing parents. Research shows that babies who receive early intervention for their hearing loss develop better language skills…
The Journal “Hearing Research” Publishes Research Conducted at the Heuser Hearing Institute, a Proud Louisville Company
New research can build to more understanding that will facilitate new treatment and noise protection strategies. Louisville, KY (June 17, 2020)- Louisville nonprofit and leader in audiology, Heuser Hearing Institute (HHI) is thrilled to share that the HHI Research Center has published a study in the July 2020 issue of “Hearing Research”. The study finds…
Be An Advocate for Hearing Health
Heuser Hearing Institute is actively working to build relationships and educate our Kentucky legislators on how our mission impacts over 6,200 children and adults with hearing loss annually across the state. It’s important for advocates like you to let your legislators know how their decisions impact people who are deaf or hard of hearing. There…
Heuser Research Center Published in Hearing Research
The Heuser Hearing Institute Research Center published a study in the July 2020 issue of Hearing Research. The study finds that noise exposure may help explain why some people struggle to understand speech in loud environments even if they have normal hearing on an audiogram. This research was supported by a partnership between Heuser Hearing…
Surprising Factors that Can Affect Your Hearing
While age and noise exposure are two of the most commonly-known causes of hearing loss, there are many other factors at play. Below is a list of hearing loss causes that may surprise you. Blood Conditions Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol affect nearly every cell in the body, including those in the ears….
Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and social distancing make this a challenging time for all. For those with untreated hearing loss, who are at an even greater risk of developing mental health issues, raising awareness and developing a coping strategy is key. Social Isolation A report from the National Academies of Sciences,…
What Are Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids?
While many people with hearing loss are successfully treated with traditional hearing aids, for some, hearing aids aren’t enough. One alternative for such patients is a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA). Below is a guide that explains what a BAHA is, how it works and who is an ideal candidate. What Is a Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid?…
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on November 29, 2022, and Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is participating! You can help children with hearing loss and speech disorders. Please donate and help us provide a quality education and therapy to our students! DONATE NOW ON OUR WEBSITE For questions…
The Link Between Social Anxiety and Stuttering
Recent research has shown a link between social anxiety disorder (SAD) and childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering), with a rate of overlap as high as 75 percent. What Is Social Anxiety Disorder? Social anxiety disorder is more than simply being nervous or shy. SAD, also known as a social phobia, causes people to avoid all social…
Heuser Hearing Institute Creates Care Hotline For Hearing Health Support and Services During COVID-19
Heuser Hearing Institute has proudly served Kentuckiana Since 1948 Louisville, KY (April 25, 2020)- As Coronavirus continues and the need for social distancing extends, businesses must stay creative to support the consumers. The clinic at Heuser Hearing Institute in Louisville has created a care hotline for anyone with hearing health questions or needs regardless of…
5 Habits that Harm Hearing
Approximately 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss – a condition that has been associated with anxiety, depression and even cognitive decline. While not all cases of hearing loss are preventable, there are ways to reduce your risk of developing the disorder. Below are five habits to kick to promote better hearing health. Smoking Smoking…
Virtual Literacy Hour – April 9, 2020
Join us on Zoom for our Virtual Literacy Hour – If You Give A Mouse A Cookie! This is a virtual, interactive literacy lesson for 3, 4, and 5 year olds who are deaf/hard of hearing, taught by an HHLA teacher. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/863124437?pwd=MzFuYkF6aFdyR2kxNm1PME41Rzl2QT09 Meeting ID: 863 124 437 Password: 005350 One tap mobile…
Virtual Literacy Hour – April 7, 2020
Join us on Zoom for our Virtual Literacy Hour! This is a virtual, interactive literacy lesson for 3, 4, and 5 year olds who are deaf/hard of hearing, taught by an HHLA teacher. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/699302421?pwd=TjdtRDNjWTZ2NHFkYklhNENOUzdTdz09 Meeting ID: 699 302 421 Password: 001376 One tap mobile +16465588656,,699302421# US (New York) +13126266799,,699302421# US (Chicago) Dial…
Driving with Hearing Loss
While vision is the most important sense you rely on while driving, your hearing also plays a crucial role in helping you be aware of your surroundings while on the road. If you have a hearing impairment, be sure to follow these tips to stay safe. Wear Hearing Aids If you already have a set…
Louisville School, Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Leads the Way in Virtual Education while Novel Coronavirus keeps Children at Home
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy educators are at the forefront of virtual education in this unprecedented time. Louisville, KY (March 19, 2020)- As schools continue to shut their doors due to Coronavirus, educators from Heuser Hearing & Language Academy are thinking virtual. Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is a comprehensive, educational community that exists to…
Virtual Literacy Hour – March 26, 2020
Join us on Zoom for our Virtual Literacy Hour – Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes! This is a virtual, interactive literacy lesson for 3, 4, and 5 year olds who are deaf/hard of hearing, taught by an HHLA teacher. How to Zoom: Use the following link, Meeting ID, and Password on a…
Virtual Literacy Hour – March 24, 2020
Join us on Zoom for our Virtual Literacy Hour! This is a virtual, interactive literacy lesson for 3, 4, and 5 year olds who are deaf/hard of hearing, taught by an HHLA teacher. We are learning the i sound as in icky! We are going to be touching different items and saying “icky!” You need…
COVID-19
Your Safety Is Our Top Priority Heuser Hearing Institute is committed to the health and safety of our patients, students, staff and visitors. As we continue to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we offer you this insight on our current protocols as well as guidance to help you remain healthy. The clinic at Heuser…
Heuser Hearing Institute Director of Early Intervention & Speech Services, Cheryl Donaldson, Named as 2020 Health Care Hero by Louisville Business First
LOUISVILLE, KY (March 16th, 2020) – Heuser Hearing Institute is proud to announce that Cheryl Donaldson has been named an honoree of the 2020 Health Care Heroes Awards by Louisville Business First. The Health Care Heroes Awards was started in 2017 by Louisville Business First to recognize those who have made an impact on health…