Courier Journal Recognizes Heuser Hearing Institute and Heuser Hearing & Language Academy on their “2021 Best of the Best” Awards
Louisville, Ky. (Sept. 27, 2021) – Both Heuser Hearing Institute and Heuser Hearing & Language Academy were recognized in The Courier Journal’s 2021 “Kentuckiana’s Best of the Best” lists. Community members vote on these lists to honor businesses, organizations, and people throughout the state of Kentucky. The “Kentuckiana’s Best of the Best” program recognized winners…
Congratulations 2021 HHLA Graduates!
Congratulations to all the children, their families and the teachers for making it through a challenging and unconventional school year. In addition, a special congrats goes to the three students who celebrated graduation on May 25, 2021 and will be moving on to their neighborhood schools!
Heuser Hearing Institute Announces Hearing Health Educational Seminars – March 15 & 16, 2021
Heuser Hearing Institute is pleased to offer the Kentuckiana community two educational seminars this March, providing tips on how effective hearing can benefit your overall wellbeing, leading to a happier and more fulfilling life. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 2nd, 2021) – Heuser Hearing Institute, a Louisville nonprofit and leader in audiology, is excited to announce their…
April – May 2021 Virtual Sign Language Class for Adults
Join Barbara Martin with Heuser Hearing Institute for our sign language series. Where: Virtual (the Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to class) When: Monday nights, 6-7:30pm April 19-May 24, 2021 Cost: $60 for 6 classes (registrants will receive the link to pay online) Questions? Contact Barb Martin at bmartin@thehearinginstitute.org. REGISTER HERE
Heuser Hearing Institute Clinical Director, Dr. Ingrid Edwards Chosen as 2021 Health Care Hero
This award presented by Louisville Business First recognizes outstanding health care professionals LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 22nd, 2021) – Heuser Hearing Institute, a Louisville nonprofit and leader in audiology is proud to announce that Dr. Ingrid Edwards has been chosen as a 2021 Health Care Hero from Louisville Business First. These annual awards recognize professionals who…
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…
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…
Makayla Harvey
Makayla Harvey joined Heuser in 2020 as the Executive Assistant to CEO Brett Bachmann, right before the challenges of COVID-19 hit. Makayla has an impressive and dynamic career that began in the corporate world, where she gained valuable experience as a young professional in human resources, sales, leadership development and strategic planning. She holds a…
Myth vs. Reality: Hearing Loss, OTC Hearing Aids & You
On Oct. 19, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a landmark proposal intended to improve access to and reduce the cost of hearing aid technology for millions of Americans. The agency proposed a rule to establish a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. When finalized, the rule will allow hearing aids…
Jessica Bishop
Dr. Jessica Bishop obtained her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and a minor in psychology from Florida State University. She earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of South Alabama in May 2021. She currently holds her ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A). Prior to joining the Heuser team, Dr. Bishop…
Local Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor Awarded $30,000 Grant to Benefit Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Funding from company’s annual Community Service Awards program will support children affected by hearing, speech and language challenges LOUISVILLE, Ky. – May 18, 2022 – Each year, Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, recognizes the leadership of its financial advisors who make a difference in their own communities through exemplary volunteerism. As part of…
How Hearing Loss Can Isolate You & Make You Feel Lonely
After more than two years of staying home due to the global pandemic, most understand the toll loneliness and isolation can have on their mental health. For those with hearing loss, the impact may be even greater. Impact of Loneliness & Social Isolation According to a 2021 study, about 36% of Americans reported experiencing serious…
What to Know About Hearing Aid Repairs and How to Avoid Them
Hearing aids are an investment in your continuing quality of life. They keep you connected to those around you and give you confidence in your hearing ability as you move throughout your day. Because hearing aids play such a big role in your day-to-day life, you want to make sure they stay performing at their…
Spruha Mahapatra
Dr. Spruha Mahapatra obtained her undergraduate degree in speech and hearing at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing in India and her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from the University of South Florida. Prior to coming to the U.S. for her doctorate, she worked as an audiologist and speech language pathologist in India. She…
How to Maintain Hearing Health with Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar. Untreated or poorly managed diabetes can lead to many other health complications, including heart problems, kidney failure, nerve damage, vision problems and stroke. Thankfully, there are many treatments and lifestyle changes that people can make to help manage their diabetes and…
How Hearing Aids Can Help You Better Understand Sound
Though they are similar, hearing a sound and understanding it are not the same thing. Imagine you are out to dinner at a busy restaurant. Maybe you have friends visiting from out of town and decide to take them to Jack Fry’s. It’s packed inside and there is live jazz music playing in the background….
Why Do Loud Sounds Startle People With Hearing Loss?
Just because a person suffers from hearing loss does not mean they lose the ability to startle at loud noises. In fact, in many cases, loud noises can be perceived as more startling and uncomfortable. If you suffer from hearing loss you may have noticed this phenomenon, referred to as recruitment, or in some cases…
Keep Life in Balance With Better Hearing
Feeling dizzy, imbalanced or confused? These are all are hallmark signs of a vestibular problem—a complex inner ear and brain system that controls your sense of balance. It’s easy to take our sense of balance for granted, at the pace at which most of us move about the world. Though when it’s compromised, you’ll know…
Teaching Children About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
The information you pass along to children when they are young is what shapes their actions as adults. Teaching them how to safely cross the street, tie their shoes and treat their classmates are lessons they will carry forever. Hearing experts suggest adding healthy hearing habits to this list. What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? For…
Kentucky Walk4Hearing 2024
Join the Heuser Hearing Institute Walk4Hearing team and help donate to bring attention to hearing loss and promote the importance of hearing health. Register to walk with Heuser Hearing Institute and show your support for people across the country who understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. No one should have to be…
Challen Geraghty
Challen Geraghty obtained her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from Kent State University, where she also competed in collegiate D1 volleyball. She earned her Doctor of Audiology from Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium (NOAC). Challen began working at Heuser Hearing Institute in May 2021 during her residency. She was born and raised in Louisville…
New Report Estimates 2.5 Billion People Will Soon Have Hearing Loss
Usually, we talk about hearing loss numbers in terms of American adults. But a newly published report by the World Health Organization confirms that hearing loss is a global issue. World Report on Hearing The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2050, 2.5 billion people across the globe will have some degree of…
Save the Date! Virtual Sound Beginnings Breakfast for Dinner
Save the Date for the Virtual Sound Beginnings Breakfast for Dinner! Join us on Facebook Live on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 5:45 pm to learn more about our mission of empowering children with hearing loss and speech disorders to reach their full potential. Sponsorships are available and include benefits such as a “breakfast for…
Hearing Loss: Why it’s a Big Deal? Race and Socioeconomic Disparities in Healthcare
If the average person were asked to list the most common medical conditions plaguing Americans today, no one would be shocked to see heart disease, cancer or diabetes topping the list. However, most would be surprised to see hearing loss—affecting around 40 million Americans—take a top spot as one of the most prevalent chronic conditions…
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Earns a “Give with Confidence” 100/100 Rating
From Charity Navigator LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 10, 2021) – Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned a 100/100 rating from Charity Navigator’s Encompass Rating System. This score designates Heuser Hearing & Language Academy as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating…
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Teacher, Katie Fromholt Achieves National Board Certification
After being named JCPS Exceptional Child Education teacher of the year in 2018 Katie Fromholt began her path toward this top level certification. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jan 18, 2021 – Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is proud to announce that Katie (Massey) Fromholt has achieved National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs Specialist: Early Childhood through…
Recognition
Thank You To Our Supporters! We are thankful for our supporters who help give children and their families the gift of sound and language in our community. For more information, contact Will Frentz, Philanthropy Coordinator, wfrentz@thehearinginstitute.org.
Communication Tips
Tips for Communicating with Children Developing Communication Skills Below are some tips that our speech-language pathologists put together to help your child master the art of effective communication. Talk to your child about everything you are doing; label objects, actions, and people all around your home. Encourage your child to participate in imitation and interactive…
Developmental Milestones
Early identification and treatment of hearing, speech and language disorders can prevent problems with behavior, learning, reading and social interactions. The milestones listed below will help you to detect potential hearing or speech problems in your child at a very young age. Even if a hearing loss was not detected during your child’s infant screening,…
Hearing Aid Accessories
There are dozens of hearing aid accessories on the market. These devices can serve many purposes. Depending on your lifestyle and needs, your Louisville audiologist may recommend accessories that can improve your hearing or make your life with hearing aids simpler. Here’s a look at some types of accessories we offer. Hearing Aid Accessory Options Some of…
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Curriculum
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy provides a very specialized curriculum for children who are diagnosed with a hearing loss and/or speech delays. Everywhere you visit in Heuser you will be immersed in a language rich environment. The curriculum for literacy has been very carefully chosen specifically to increase language and vocabulary achievement. In addition, all…
Preschool / Kindergarten
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy’s preschool and kindergarten has a five star rating from the Kentucky Department of Education All Stars. We offer specialized programs and learning environments for children affected by hearing, speech and language challenges throughout 25 counties in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. We ensure that every child who attends the academy receives…
History
Mission and History Heuser Hearing & Language Academy is a comprehensive educational community that exists to empower those with hearing loss or speech, language and communication disorders to reach their full potential and effectively participate in the community. Formerly the Louisville Deaf Oral School, Heuser Hearing & Language Academy was established in 1948 through a…
Online Hearing Test
Think you may have hearing loss? Heuser Hearing Institute is here to help. Start your journey toward better hearing by taking our quick and easy free online hearing test. Benefits of Hearing Aids Hearing aids are the most widely prescribed treatment plan for hearing loss, and for good reason. Compared to individuals who choose to…
Dizziness & Balance
Dizziness and balance issues are a major health concern for patients of all ages; an estimated one in three people experience these problems at least once in their lifetime. Each year, dizziness and imbalance result in five to eight million visits to physician’s offices, and about a third of those are caused by a vestibular…
Pediatric Services
Heuser Hearing Institute has been committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing children in Louisville, throughout Kentucky and across Southern Indiana for more than 65 years. In addition to our educational offerings for children with speech, hearing and auditory processing disorders, we also treat a range of conditions and disorders at Heuser Hearing Clinic. Below…
Implants
Hearing aids are a boon to millions of Americans with hearing loss. But as well as they perform, they do have their limitations. They won’t work for all types of hearing loss, and some people find them too uncomfortable to wear or complain of the “occlusion effect” they produce in the ear. They must be…
Tinnitus
Ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, is a widespread condition that affects an estimated 50 million Americans. Some people describe it as a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing sound instead of ringing. It may be sporadic or constant, and is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. There are many factors…
Hearing Aid Maintenance
Maintaining your hearing aids is the key to keeping them working well for entirety of their lifetime. Proper care and maintenance requires you to keep up with a regular nightly routine at home as well as to see your Louisville audiologist a few times a year for clean and check appointments. Below are 10 hearing…
Choosing a Hearing Aid
Hearing aids are by far the most common treatment option for patients in Louisville with sensorineural hearing loss. But how do you know which of the many hearing aid options is right for you or your child? If you’re ready to choose a hearing aid, you’ll need your audiologist by your side to guide you through this…
Auditory Processing & Assistive Listening
Sometimes, individuals exhibit classic signs of hearing loss: they do not hear well, or may only understand a portion of what is being said. They experience learning difficulties, particularly in environments with lots of background noise. When multiple people are talking, they lose focus and can’t follow the conversation. What Is CAPD? While all signs…
Hearing Protection & Custom Earmolds
Protecting your hearing can go a long way in preventing hearing loss and we encourage patients to explore the best options for hearing protection. Loud noise exposure is responsible for more cases of sensorineural hearing loss amongst Louisville residents than anything else, including the natural aging process. If you’re regularly or even occasionally exposed to…
Hearing Loss
What Are the Most Common Causes of Hearing Loss? A number of factors can cause hearing loss. The most common include aging, noise exposure, ear infections, excessive earwax, ear or head trauma, genetics, congenital disabilities, benign growths or tumors, otosclerosis, Meniere’s disease and reactions to drugs. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Noise-induced hearing loss is the most…
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…
Newsletters
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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…
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?…
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…