The face mask has become a staple of our “new normal,” widely recommended by medical professionals as a frontline of defense in fighting the COVID-19 global pandemic. In many parts of the country (and the world), mask mandates require the public to wear their masks anytime they’re away from home – whether that’s at the …
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It’s estimated that approximately 466 million people around the world deal with disabling hearing loss. Hearing aids may be able to open communications for these individuals, but the unfortunate truth is that only around 17 percent of those who could benefit from the use of one of these devices have access to them. Even for …
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Many cases of hearing loss go untreated in the Houston-area because, historically, hearing aids have had some significant issues. They’ve been too expensive and without necessary features that make them easy to wear all day. That is, they can be bulky, uncomfortable, and very visible. Eargo, though, has crafted a product that seeks to eliminate …
Getting your hearing aids wet is an accident that can happen to just about anybody. Unfortunately, as common of a mistake, this may be, it can also be an expensive one. Water and hearing aids simply don’t mix. Like most electronic devices, hearing aids should be kept away from water. And although your hearing aids …
According to Mayo Clinic, tinnitus affects 15–20% of people. This common condition makes you hear sounds that aren’t actually there. The noises can be constant or come and go. Some people perceive a mild hum while others hear a piercing squeal that causes headaches and makes concentrating difficult. If you experience these irritating sounds, tinnitus …
Loss of hearing is a big problem in the U.S.; over 28 million adults are living with some degree of it. While this may seem like an inconvenience at worst, untreated hearing loss has proven to be a major health concern, as it impacts individuals’ mental and physical well-being. Without proper treatment, those with hearing …
The American Girl doll company, a toy industry leader in diversity and inclusion, celebrated 2020 with the debut of their first-ever doll with hearing loss. The hugely popular doll brand, owned by the Mattel company, tapped a team of hearing experts and hearing-impaired representatives to create a character and doll with an accurately-depicted hearing impairment. …
People who have mild or severe hearing loss often miss out on many things. It is hard to communicate with friends and family members, and everyday activities are a challenge. At Memorial Hearing, we want our clients to have the same opportunities as everyone else. Along with providing hearing assistive devices, we want to be …
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If you are like most people, you own earphones that are inserted directly into your ear opening. For some people, these fit instantly. If it doesn’t, they can choose from one of the other size tips that come prepackaged with the device. For most people, however, these devices never quite fit as well as they …
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When you need a new hearing aid, you need to turn to a team that relies on Real Ear Measurement. Memorial Hearing uses precisely this to make sure you get the best-sized hearing aid. There are numerous benefits of real ear measurements, so make sure you get one before you purchase any hearing aid. What …
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