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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

These days you can purchase just about anything on the internet, even hearing aids.  Let’s face it, we are all looking for the best deal and often times go to our trusty computers to compare vendors for the price.  Some people may find that hearing aids purchased...

Cognition can be defined as the state or processes of being able to perceive if you have any issues with cognition, also known as cognitive impairment.  Cognitive tests don’t diagnose the problems.  Instead, they help your provider see if you need to take more tests...