Hearing Loss Association of America
Albuquerque Chapter
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About Us
Improving Peoples Life
Our purpose is to improve the life of people with hearing loss. We do that by providing information to our members and to regulatory agencies, legislative bodies, and providers
We hold regular meetings once a month from September through June with a informative guest speakers or where we share experiences and knowledge with others.
We publish an informative newsletter each month.
We are affiliated with the National Hearing Loss Association of America and Loop New Mexico
We publish important information for people with hearing loss.
Monthly Meeting - Using Zoom
Sept 20th - 10:00 AM
It’s Not Just About Hearing: the Psychology of Living Well With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is more than turning up the TV or asking people to repeat themselves; it’s a life change that affects how we think,feel and connect with others. Dr. Bill Hodgetts will share what he’s learned in over 20 years as an audiologist and researcherabout the hidden side of hearing loss, from the mental effort of listening to the psychological and emotional hurdles of seeking help. You’ll discover why hearing care is as much about trust, control and self-identity as it is about technology, and how taking action can protect your brain, boost your relationships and help
you stay fully involved in life. This is the psychological side of hearing loss.
Bill Hodgetts is a professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Alberta. He holds a joint appointment at the Craniofacial Care Program where he is Program Director for audiology and bone conduction amplification (BCA). His primary research focuses on the assessment, prescription, verification and validation of bone conduction devices with a goal of improving outcomes for BCA users He also works to better understand the reasons, psychological considerations and pathways that might lead to better uptake, adherence and outcomes for hearing healthcare
Vidios of our past meetings are available on this website. Got to the menu bar at the top of the page and click on
"Past Zoom Mtgs"
First Hybrid Meeting - Feb 2023
Read the Wired for Sound Newsletter
Providing Valuable Information
Providing Information
Our "Resources" page has a wide variety of information ranging from Guidelines for Purchasing Hearing Aids to Medicines That Can Effect Your Hearing.
The "Past Zoom Mtgs" Page has links to recordings of past Zoom meetings, that includes presentations by ourtstanding speakers on Hearing Loss
The link
https://hearingloop.org/state-lists goes to a webpage that provides an updated list of looped venues for anywhere across the country.
Contribute - No Cost to You
Smith’s Community Rewards
Shop at Smith’s with their Rewards card, and Smith’s will make a donation to HLAA Albuquerque chapter. You get your usual rewards points.
Call (888) 444-8081, choose "Option 3" to sign up or re-enroll. Ask for "Hearing Loss Association Of America - Albuquerque Chapter". The "Not for Profit Organization" number for Smith’s is NC419.
