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Digital Hearing Aids 101

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on January 20, 2019

For many patients, hearing aids are the key to unlocking a higher quality of life and restoring their ability to hear. Perhaps you’ve noticed a decline in the quality of your hearing, or a recent doctor’s visit has resulted in the recommendation for hearing aids. Or, maybe you’re hoping that digital hearing aids may be a way to improve the life of a loved one dealing with hearing loss. Whatever the case may be, this easy-to-use guide can help you understand how digital hearing aids work, [...]

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What Is Considered Profound Hearing Loss?

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Posted by Allisen Picos on November 26, 2018

As one of your five senses, your ability to hear is very valuable. Being able to hear lets you experience the laughter of children, music from your favorite band, the relaxing sounds of nature, and the words “I love you.” It warns you when danger is near, or someone is in need of help. Unfortunately, this sense does not last forever. Your ability to hear can deteriorate due to age, genetics, disease, and damage, eventually leading to profound hearing loss for some people. Ways To Prevent [...]

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Mild Hearing Loss: Causes and Solutions

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on October 16, 2018

Hearing your favorite sounds is an excellent source of joy and pleasure in life. Unfortunately, for some people, this sense begins to diminish over time for various reasons. Such a decline is known as hearing loss and affects about 15 percent of the adult population. What Causes Loss of Hearing? Some people are born with challenges in their ability to hear due to genetics, improper development in the womb, or birth injuries. For others, other various causes may be responsible, including: Age [...]

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Hearing Screening for Newborns, Children & Adolescents

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on October 4, 2018

Children develop speech and language skills by listening. However, cognitive abilities and emotional development are also affected by hearing. If your child cannot hear the world around them, their ability to learn and communicate may be impaired. Regularly scheduled hearing test procedures conducted from newborn to the age of three can identify whether there has been hearing loss, giving the opportunity to potentially correct it. Newborn Hearing Screening Newborn hearing screening is a standard [...]

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