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Real Ear Measurements (REM)/Live Speech Mapping (LSM)
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...
Hearing Aids, Cold Weather and Moisture
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...
Over The Counter vs. Prescription 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...
Caution: Don’t Buy Mom Or Dad Hearing Aids For Christmas!
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...
Tips for Traveling While Wearing 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...
Listening Fatigue
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...
Should You Buy Hearing Aids Online
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...
Cognitive Testing, What Is It?
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...
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