TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve most likely watched. Babies, after they just get fitted for hearing aids, hearing their mother’s voice for the first time. Sometimes, initially, the baby is resistant. They struggle when the doctor tries to put the device in their ear. Before they smile with joy, they may cry a bit. A range of emotions overtakes them. They’re apprehensive about what to expect. But finally, their hearing is revived and the world abruptly opens up. These videos can even cause joyful tears for people watching them.
But this life-changing event could happen for anybody.
If you’re feeling apprehensive about using a hearing aid, you’re not alone. You don’t have to be a child to feel a little wary of this new experience.
When people of any age experience hearing aids they might cry tears of joy, let’s discover why.
The sweet sound of music
Maybe you didn’t even know. It developed so slowly. You don’t appreciate music like you once did. You’re just not that into it now. At times, it is even aggravating. Turning it up makes it even worse.
Hearing loss doesn’t just effect the volume of sound. Sometimes, only specific frequencies of sound are impacted.
Music is composed of notes of sound that mix together and travel as waves that are then picked up by your ears. If you can’t hear the splendid complexity of music, it just isn’t the same.
When you wear your hearing aid, all of a sudden you can hear those once-missing notes. Music once more comes to life! It was once a great pleasure in your life and now you have it back.
The laughter of a child
Do you recall the sound of a child laughing? You might have forgotten this beautiful sound experience if you have chosen not to wear your hearing aids. Rediscover these magical moments with your grandchildren by rejuvenating your hearing.
Relationships repaired
Relationships can be significantly strained by disregarded hearing loss. People get aggravated. They tend to argue more. And the person with hearing loss will often feel like a burden causing them to seclude themselves.
They might avoid social clubs or dinner out because they feel secluded and disconnected while others have a conversation.
Hobbies less enjoyable so you’ve given many of them up?
Your relationships with your children, friends, and your significant other will have new life breathed into them when you get your hearing back.
Restore your ability to speak with each other. Talk long into the night. Do all of the things you love with the people you love.
It’s time to consider hearing aids if you’re missing these things in your life.
You feel safer at home
Are you stressed that you may be missing important safety sounds? Would you hear the voice of an injured loved one yelling to you from another room? Would you hear the doorbell, oven timer, or smoke detector? Would you miss the phone ringing when an important call was coming in?
When you walk through the neighborhood, are you confident that you’ll hear approaching traffic, pedestrian signals, or a bicycle bell?
These “what if’s” can cause us to feel insecure in places where we should feel perfectly comfortable. But you put yourself at ease and more completely enjoy life when you use hearing aids. This is known as peace of mind.
It’s likely you don’t know how much you’re missing
Much like the babies who’ve never heard their mother’s voices, you may not know what you’re missing. In most situations, hearing loss is a slow progressive process. You may simply forget the joy of things you no longer hear.
When you can suddenly hear again, you’ll be astonished. You’ll regret neglecting it this long. Think you may have some level of hearing loss? Find out just what you’ve been missing by giving us a call for a hearing assessment.