by Davenport Audiology & Hearing Aid Center | Mar 1, 2023 | Hearing Aids
Real Ear Measurements (REM)/Live Speech Mapping (LSM) What Are Real Ear Measurements (REM)/Live Speech Mapping (LSM) REM/LSM is a system audiologist utilize to determine the acoustics of the ear when a hearing aid is inserted into the ear canal. This information is...
by Davenport Audiology & Hearing Aid Center | Feb 1, 2023 | Hearing Aids
Cold Weather and Moisture May Impact Hearing Aids Temperature change in the winter can be damaging to a hearing aid and its batteries. The cold isn’t necessarily damaging, but the condensation which occurs because of the temperature change can damage internal...
by Davenport Audiology & Hearing Aid Center | Jan 12, 2023 | Hearing Aids
There is a difference between purchasing an over-the-counter hearing aid vs. a prescription hearing aid. Prescription hearing aids are properly fit by a licensed hearing care professional (HCP). The HCP will bring added benefits and is the patient’s trusted partner...
by Davenport Audiology & Hearing Aid Center | Dec 1, 2022 | Hearing Aids, Holiday
Here is a caution about what not to buy your parents for Christmas. They may struggle to hear properly and you have decided to surprise them with hearing aids for the holidays. Well please don’t do it! Here is the reason why. Getting hearing aids is a very private...
by Davenport Audiology & Hearing Aid Center | Oct 25, 2022 | Hearing Aids
Hearing aids a large part of our daily lives and should be the first thing to pack for a trip. When traveling with your hearing aids you should ensure they are always in the best working condition so you never miss anything. Pack Like a Professional – Pack all your...
by Davenport Audiology & Hearing Aid Center | Sep 21, 2022 | Hearing Aids
What is Listening Fatigue? Hearing loss leads to communication difficulties. To maintain optimal understanding, listeners with hearing loss must allocate more cognitive resources, or brain power, to listening than do listeners without hearing loss. This increase in...
