The Importance of Hearing Screenings

Hi, my name is Dr. Tessitore from Now Hear This Hearing Aids and Audiology in Raleigh, North Carolina. Today I’m going to talk to you about the importance of hearing screenings, as well as the difference between a hearing screening and a full audiological evaluation.

To start with, a hearing screening is where we test four pitches. We give you one tone, and you either hear it or you don’t—so it’s a pass or fail. If you pass, that’s great! I’ll recommend that you come back for another screening in three years. If you fail, I’ll recommend that you come in for a full audiological evaluation.

New Starkey Genesis AI Technology

Dr. Egan provides updates and insights on the newest Starkey product launch. Learn more by scheduling an appointment at our clinic! (919) 256-2898 Hi, I’m Dr. Egan from Now Hear This and today I’m going to talk to you about some exciting new product updates from Starkey and they’ve created a new hearing aid platform…

The Basics of Ear Wax Management

Hi, I’m Dr. Egan from Now Hear This, and today I’m going to talk to you about the basics of managing earwax. Everyone builds earwax in their ears. This is entirely common and normal and the amount of earwax, as well as the texture and color, can change as we continue to live. It can…

How to Find a Lost Hearing Aid Through Your Smartphone App

Hi, my name is Dr. Tessitore from Now Hear This Hearing Aids and Audiology in Raleigh, North Carolina. I’m going to talk to you about a feature on your hearing aid app that you may have downloaded on your phone. That feature is called “Find My Hearing Aid.” Today, I’m going to explain a little…

The 3 Keys to Hearing Aid Success

Hi, I’m Dr. Egan from Now Hear This, and today I’m going to talk to you about the keys to being a successful hearing aid user.

The number one most important thing when getting hearing aids and becoming a successful hearing aid user is to make sure they are programmed correctly. The best practice for programming hearing aids is called Real-Ear Measurement, where a tiny microphone is placed in your ear to measure exactly what the hearing aid is doing. When an audiologist performs Real-Ear Measurements, they ensure the hearing aid is delivering precisely the right amount of sound at each pitch in your hearing spectrum.

Dr. Egan Explains the Anatomy of the RIC Hearing Aid

Hi, I’m Dr. Egan from Now Hear This, and today I’d like to talk to you about the different parts and pieces of the most common type of hearing aid—the RIC.

We get a lot of questions about this at our clinic, which is why I want to go over this topic with you today. Often, patients who call on the phone or come in to drop off their hearing aids for servicing have difficulty describing the anatomy of their hearing aid

Dr. Tessitore Reveals New Oticon Real Hearing Aid

Hi! My name is Dr. Bethaney Tessitore, and I work at Now Hear This Clinic in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Here at Now Hear This, we work with all the major hearing aid companies in the industry. Recently, one of these companies launched a new product, and I attended a training session to learn what’s new about it. The company was Oticon, a brand that has been in business for over 120 years and is known for producing high-quality hearing aids.

Dr. Tessitore Explains Benefits of Caption Call Telephones

Hello, my name is Dr. Tessitore from Now Hear This Clinic in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Today, I’m going to talk to you about the CaptionCall phone. There are many features on this phone that make it great for people who have difficulty hearing on phone calls, and I’m going to discuss those with you today, as well as explain how to access this device.

Key Features of the CaptionCall Phone

First, you’ll notice that the phone has a large screen—this is where captions will be displayed. As you talk to someone, you’ll be able to read exactly what they’re saying in real time, which is the main reason people use this phone. It’s a very helpful tool for those who struggle with phone conversations.

Styles of Hearing Aids Explained With Dr. Egan

Hi, I’m Dr. Egan at Now Hear This®, and today I’d like to talk to you about the different kinds of hearing aids and why people end up with different hearing aid styles.

The styles of hearing aids come in many different options. There are ones that go behind the ear like this, ones that go in the ear in different sizes and colors, and really big ones that go behind the ear.

The two main factors that determine which style you end up with are the degree and configuration of your hearing loss—how much hearing loss you have and in what pitches—and your lifestyle needs.

What to Know about Hearing Aid Outcomes

Hi, I’m Dr. Egan from Now Hear This®, and today I’m going to talk to you about the importance of measuring hearing aid outcomes.

At our clinic, when someone has hearing loss and hearing aids are the right solution for them, they go through the hearing aid fitting process. Their hearing aids are programmed using something called Real Ear Measurement. They are then seen several times afterward to ensure that everything sounds good, the hearing aids fit well on their ears, and any necessary adjustments are made to help their brain adapt to the sounds they were missing.