Hearing Loss and Fall Risk Falls are a leading cause of injuries in older adults and pose a significant health risk. Falls can lead to a loss Read More »
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Merit Hearing Covid-19 Precautions and Beyond
As we ease out of COVID restrictions, Merit Hearing is still committed to the safety of our patients and staff. During the pandemic, many at-risk patients have Read More »
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Auditory Processing is… … is defined by how well our central nervous system utilizes and interprets auditory information, specifically for the purposes of language. Essentially, we HEAR Read More »
Private Label Hearing Aids
There are 6 major hearing aid brands available in the United States: Oticon, Widex, Starkey, ReSound, Signia (Siemens), and Sonova (Phonak and Unitron). Some clinics will sell Read More »
Do I Need a Prescription for Hearing Aids?
Currently, hearing aids must be dispensed by a licensed professional, such as an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser. Many states require that the patient has had Read More »
Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids run on batteries. The most common sizes of hearing aid batteries are 312, 10, and 13. Less commonly, hearing aids can also take size 675 Read More »
Hobbies That Can Lead to Hearing Loss
Wearing hearing protection whenever you’re exposed to loud noise can protect your hearing later in life. Noise exposure can occur during work, hobbies, or other recreational activities. Read More »
Captioned Telephones
Have you ever wondered how people who are hard of hearing talk on the phone? There are several captioned telephone services available for people in the USA Read More »
Communication tips for hearing loss – Part III
Do you have a loved one that has hearing loss? Do you struggle to communicate with that person? Below we give 5 more communication tips on how Read More »
How long do hearing aids last?
Hearing aid manufacturers typically release new technology every 18 months or so. Some people like to upgrade their hearing aids regularly, but is it necessary? In this Read More »