Hear Here Alabama!
Housed in the Department of Communicative Disorders at The University of Alabama, our nationally-funded program has been serving adults with hearing loss in West Central and South Alabama communities since 2016. We provide hearing screenings and hearing evaluations as part of our research program that aims to improve access to hearing healthcare in rural communities. Our grant funding is allowing us to understand how to best provide Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids to adults living in rural communities.
Learn More“Blindness cuts us off from things,
Helen Keller
but deafness cuts us off from people.”
News
- New Study at Hear Here Alabama: Improving Access to Hearing Healthcare Using Pharmacy Technicians
Hearing loss is a significant public health concern, affecting emotional well-being, cognitive function, and physical health conditions like diabetes. Access to audiologists and ear, nose, and throat specialists is extremely limited in many rural areas, where populations tend to be older, have lower incomes, and face greater healthcare challenges. In […] - Women’s Hearing Health: What You Need to Know
Did you know that women experience hearing differently than men? This International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the unique aspects of women’s hearing health that deserve attention. How Women’s Hearing is Different Women typically have more sensitive hearing in higher frequencies, which helps with speech recognition but can make them more […] - Can Hearing Loss Lead to Balance Problems and Falls?
Yes, hearing loss can lead to balance problems and increase the risk of falls, especially in older adults. Research has shown a significant connection between hearing impairment and balance issues: Reasons for the connection Several factors contribute to the link between hearing loss and balance problems: Research findings Studies have […]