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    Category: Technology

    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 »

    January 13, 2021December 30, 2020 by merithearing

    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 »

    December 28, 2020July 29, 2026 by merithearing

    How to Choose a Hearing Aid

    It can seem like there are endless options when you begin looking at hearing aids. There are multiple manufacturers to choose from, and each manufacturer offers multiple Read More »

    December 21, 2020September 18, 2020 by merithearing

    Hearing Aid Brands: Current Product Families and How to Compare

    Compare current hearing aid product families from Widex, Phonak, Signia, Oticon, ReSound, Starkey, and Unitron. Reviewed July 29, 2026.

    December 11, 2020July 29, 2026 by merithearing

    Widex Moment Hearing Aids: Legacy Model Overview

    Widex introduced Moment in 2020. Learn what the family offered, what existing wearers should know, and where to compare current Widex models and prices.

    November 17, 2020July 29, 2026 by merithearing

    Reasons not to be scared of hearing aids

    It may be a spooky time of year, but there’s no reason to be afraid of hearing aids! Keep reading to see the top 5 reasons not Read More »

    October 26, 2020September 15, 2020 by merithearing

    Students with Hearing Loss

    Now that school is back in session, lets talk about students with hearing loss! Whether classes have resumed in person or via Zoom, we have some tips Read More »

    September 14, 2020September 23, 2020 by merithearing

    Product Spotlight: ReSound ONE

    History of ReSound hearing technologies ReSound is part of The GN Group and has been in the hearing aid industry since 1943. They were the first to Read More »

    September 11, 2020November 16, 2020 by merithearing

    Telecoil

    When you are shopping for hearing aids, sometimes you will see options that contain a telecoil, or T-coil. But what is a t-coil? Who would benefit most Read More »

    September 1, 2020September 28, 2020 by merithearing

    Product Spotlight: Starkey Livio Edge AI Hearing Aids

    Starkey Livio Edge AI hearing aids utilize artificial intelligence to create some of the most sophisticated and technologically advanced hearing aids on the market. They allow the wearer to make instantaneous adjustments for the most challenging listening environments. They also contain features like translation, fall detection and alerts, and body and brain tracking.

    August 4, 2020November 16, 2020 by merithearing

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