Audiological Services of Iowa

05/28/2026

https://www.hearingtracker.com/resources/listening-fatigue-why-effort-in-listening-can-leave-you-exhausted

An audiologist explains why conversations can feel mentally draining for people with hearing loss—and how hearing care, communication strategies, and recovery time can help.

05/17/2026

Great report on the benefits of loop systems in public spaces. The following churches in the area are looped:

SS Peter and Paul (Atlantic)
Zion Lutheran (Atlantic)
United Church of Christ (Atlantic)
Exira Christian Church
St. Patricks (Audubon)
St. Lawrence (Carroll)

New technology is getting rave reviews at Appleton International Airport.

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-aids/one-of-best-hearing-aid-features-many-still-arent-using-a4102935824/

Bluetooth Auracast technology could be great for expanding access. But for now, hearing aids with telecoils are still important.

05/04/2026

https://hearinghealthmatters.org/better-hearing-consumer/2026/what-you-really-need-to-ask-your-audiologist/

Last week, I gave one of my favorite types of presentations – to first year Audiology university students. My goal is always the same – let these future audiologists know about all the other stuff that we, their future clients, need to know. These chunks of knowledge, nurtured over time, will....

03/31/2026

https://livingwithhearingloss.com/2026/02/10/reflections-on-my-day-without-hearing-devices/

My day without hearing devices showed me how important background sounds are in keeping me connected with life.

03/27/2026

https://hearinghealthmatters.org/findhearing/2026/hearing-loss-pickleball/

“Don’t step into the kitchen!” someone called across the net during my first pickleball clinic. That’s easy for me in everyday life—I don’t like to cook. But in pickleball, the “kitchen” isn’t a room in your house. It’s the non-volley zone near the net, and stepping into it while...

03/04/2026

https://hearinghealthmatters.org/tinnitus-education-corner/2026/tinnitus-salt-caffiene-change/

Our goal for the person with bothersome tinnitus is to find a way to make tinnitus boring to the brain. When a stimulus is boring, it floats out of awareness.

03/03/2026

March 3rd is World Hearing Day. Check out these folks who are hearing care advocates.

Meet Our Phonak Ambassadors: Champions of Hearing Empowerment