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7 Reasons You Should See an Audiologist for a Hearing Assessment

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on September 11, 2018

According to statistics from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 20 percent of Americans have at least some hearing loss during their lifetime. In people over the age of 65, NIDCD says that statistic increases to 30 percent. 7 Reasons to Make an Audiologist Appointment Whether your general practitioner recommends seeing an audiologist or you're considering seeking one out on your own, there are many reasons to see one. 1. Frequent Ear Infections If you have [...]

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Myths & Misconceptions About Your Hearing Aids

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on September 6, 2018

We all know that hearing loss occurs and can affect us when exposed to dangerously loud sounds, or simply as part of the aging process. 'What are hearing aids' is a question most of us feel we know the answer to and seeing someone with a hearing aid is not an unusual sight, however, there are also a lot of misconceptions about the facts and science behind hearing loss and the field of audiology in general. Get in the know by dispelling these five myths about hearing aids. Hearing Aid Myths That are [...]

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5 Questions to Ask Your Audiologist

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on September 6, 2018

Questions to Ask Your New Audiologist Questions to ask your new Audiologist. If you are visiting a hearing specialist because you have concerns about your hearing or know for a fact that you suffer from hearing loss, you naturally want it to be as productive as possible. It’s a good plan to go to your appointment with some foreknowledge and idea of the questions you want to ask your audiologist. They are professionals, so don’t worry if you don’t get around to it in time, as they will still [...]

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How Does a Hearing Test Work?

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on August 7, 2018

The first step in treating a hearing loss issue is to a conduct hearing test to help understand the problem and diagnose the underlying causes to determine the best course of action to take. Hearing tests for adults are quite detailed and you can always ask your Houston hearing specialist to explain what it is they will be doing. You can also inform yourself beforehand to be better equipped to ask questions during your appointment. At Memorial Hearing, a full diagnostic examination is done, unlike [...]

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