Being able to hear clearly and understand conversation brings many advantages. It keeps us safe by alerting us of noises in our environment, such as when someone is knocking on the door, or when a high-pitched smoke alarm goes off.
Most importantly, improved hearing keeps us connected to our family, friends, and the community. The largest study* on the effects of treatment of hearing loss showed that people who chose to hear better with hearing devices reported the benefits of:
The patients of Now Hear This® in Raleigh tell us about other benefits of improved hearing:
It has been found that individuals who make the decision to hear better obtain significant benefits most of which are noticed right away. Schedule a hearing evaluation today with Now Hear This® and see how your hearing and quality of life will improve.
*The Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss in Older Persons. Nation Council on Aging, 1999.
The sounds that individuals perceive within normal hearing range differs from person to person. At the high end of normal hearing range, we typically hear treble notes like the ring of a cell phone. At the low end, we hear bass sounds like the rumble of a truck passing on the street.
The most common types of hearing loss are sensorineural hearing loss, which has a variety of causes, including but not limited to:
If you or a loved one is suffering from hearing loss and looking for an experienced audiologist, we can help at Now Hear This®. Our Doctors of Audiology will be able to determine the degree and type of your hearing loss and the best hearing treatment option.
The first step to improving your hearing is to determine the cause of your hearing loss. To properly diagnose your hearing loss and find the right treatment option to get you back to enjoying all that life has to offer, schedule an appointment with one of our audiologists at Now Hear This® by calling 919-256-2898 today.
Hearing protection is incredibly important in our increasingly noisy world. If something is over 70 decibels in volume, it can harm your hearing over a period of time or repeated exposures. Download the free NIOSH SLM phone app if you want to estimate the loudness of your everyday lives, and watch the following video of Dr. Egan as she talks about other tips and tricks for hearing protection… Continue reading
Now Hear This Raleigh is thrilled to announce that they were a finalist in the small business category of the BBB Torch Awards. We celebrated with other successful business owners at the Prestonwood Country Club of Cary. Torch Awards are the highest honor BBB bestows on companies that show exceptional commitment to integrity and ethical practices. Through its Torch Awards for Ethics, the BBB promotes trust in the marketplace and recognizes business role models. … Continue reading
Recently we have had patients come to our clinic after trying several different hearing aids, frustrated that nothing has solved their hearing problem. The difficult thing about these situations is that hearing aids take time to get used to, and hearing aids fit elsewhere may not have had best-practice hearing aid programming, via Real Ear Measurement! Many providers act like hearing aids are an instant fix, but a more honest and realistic approach always leads to better outcomes in the end. It takes our brain time to adapt to and process the sound we have been missing! Watch the video bellow to learn more about Dr. Egan’s experience with hearing aid demos… Continue reading
Today I want to talk to you a little bit about Bose Self fitting Hearing Aids. So, we had a lot of questions about this, and we did a thorough investigation. All the staff at our clinic tried a set of the Bose Sound Control hearing aids… Continue reading
Superb service for the last 5 years. That’s why I drive more than 90 miles each way.
– Arch S.
Amazing, amazing, amazing! The real deal – good folks, local shop, and a life-changing experience for me. If you’re considering hearing aids, don’t put off – go see the team at NHT. Can’t recommend highly enough.
– Dana R.
Wonderful, informative and caring staff! They tailor and customize your hearing needs until you are fully satisfied. I wouldn’t go anywhere but Now Hear This®!
– Claudia C.