HLAA - Southwest Wisconsin Chapter

02/06/2026

Our own Mike Mair, our president, gave a great presentation on Auracast! He cleared up a lot of questions and gave us various information about the system.

02/06/2026

Is anyone missing this spoon? We found it after our January support meeting! If it is yours call or message Jackie.

01/13/2026

Our January meeting was a hit! Lynn took us to various Oceans and seas to find stunning footage of their inhabitants! Thsnk you Lynn!!!!!!

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Hailey Zilliox, Dementia Specialist from the ADRC , gave an amazing presentation on the correlation between dementia snd hearing loss. She also included other factors which contribute to increased risk of dementia.
Thank you Hailey!

04/12/2025

Our April support group offered an evening of fun, information and music. The presentation was given by Brandon Westholm MT-BC, MMT, owner of Downbeat Music Therapy.

Brandon demonstrated how to use the various instruments he brought with him. Everything from drums to a foldable keyboard.

He uses music to enable his clients to deal with various types of symptoms. He used music therapy for depression, dementia, anxiety, autism, behavioral issues, and many more.

Thank you very much Brandon!

04/12/2025

Here is our certificate to commentate this event!

04/12/2025

Our SW Wisconsin Chapter of HLAA was honored with a five year certificate from the Chamber of Commerce

02/12/2025

Help Advance Research on Music Enjoyment and Hearing Loss
Are you or someone you know interested in how hearing loss affects the enjoyment of music? A research team at Johns Hopkins University is conducting a study to explore this important topic. Led by Dr. Alexander Chern, the study aims to identify the factors that contribute to music enjoyment for people with hearing loss, with the ultimate goal of improving how music is heard for these individuals.
How You Can Participate:
• Survey: A short, 10-15-minute online survey about your hearing and music background.
• Interview: Some participants will be invited to take part in a 40-minute interview to discuss in more detail what music enjoyment means to them.
Your participation can help improve music listening for those with hearing loss and contribute to advancing hearing aid and cochlear implant technology.
Interested?
To learn more or to take part in the study, please fill out this form: https://mrprcbcw.hosts.jhmi.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=KXPTTTJK8H7FPRNX
Questions? Email [email protected] and [email protected]
Study Number: IRB004112006/Principal Investigator: Francis X. Creighton

10/27/2024

This is a reminder for the monthly meeting of the Southwest Wisconsin Hearing Loss Association of America Chapter (SW WI HLAA) that will be held on Monday, November 4, 5:30 PM, at the Platteville Public Library in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. (Note: An elevator is available.)

The guest speaker for this meeting will be Bill Ericsen, our very own Board Member and Chapter Secretary. Bill's topic will be “Apple AirPods Pro 2, as hearing assistance devices and a number of iPhone applications” that would be of interest to individuals with hearing loss.

03/24/2024

Here is a link to an AARP article on earwax and hearing aids! Very informative!

Expert advice for safely removing the gunk to help you feel and hear better