Audiological Services of Iowa

07/14/2026

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260709-how-to-future-proof-your-ears

It's not just rocket launches and death metal concerts that lead to hearing loss. Many everyday activities can cause damage. Here's what you can do to protect your ears.

07/10/2026

https://www.hearingtracker.com/news/study-links-hearing-aid-use-to-lower-frailty-risk

Study finds hearing aid use may weaken the link between hearing loss and frailty in older adults, highlighting hearing care’s role in healthy aging.

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...