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The Best Phones For Hearing Aids Compatibility

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on February 25, 2021

In this guide, we will cover: Your options for landline phones and mobile phones that are compatible with hearing aids How to understand the different features and ratings of each type of phone Whether you or your loved one is new to hearing aids or has been wearing them for quite some time, their compatibility is likely a top priority. Today’s hearing technology has made it possible to pair your hearing aids with a wide range of devices, providing the ultimate in both convenience and sound [...]

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Cognivue Cognitive Screening

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on December 31, 2020

Annual hearing evaluations are an important part of your overall health. You regularly see a physician for your yearly physical, you visit the dentist twice each year, and you should see your audiologist once per year as well. At your exam, there are a few tests the audiologist might conduct. One of those tests may be the One is Cognivue, which is available at Memorial Hearing in Houston, TX. What Is Cognivue? Cognivue is an innovative hearing test that is easy to complete. Self-administered by [...]

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How Wearing Face Masks Bring An Extra Challenge to Hearing Loss

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on October 29, 2020

The face mask has become a staple of our “new normal,” widely recommended by medical professionals as a front line 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 grocery store, a doctor’s office, school, or even at the gym. Keeping You and Others Safe And while masks are part of the larger goal to safeguard against the rapid [...]

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How To Communicate With People With Hearing Loss

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Posted by Memorial Hearing on October 13, 2020

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 those who do have hearing aids, their use is not a foolproof way to ensure open verbal communication. Communication is a two-way street, and additional strategies may be [...]

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