You’ve watched the videos on TikTok. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing the voice of their mother for the first time. Sometimes, initially, the baby is resistant. When the doctor attempts to put the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. They may cry before they smile with delight. A range of emotions overtakes them. They don’t know what to expect. But in the end, with revived hearing, the world suddenly opens up for them. The laughter and the smiles are enough to cause you to burst into tears of joy!
But this life-changing event could occur for anyone.
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 bit wary of this new experience.
When individuals of any age experience hearing aids they might cry tears of joy, let’s explore why.
Music to your ears
Maybe you didn’t even realize. It progressed so slowly. You don’t appreciate music like you once did. It just doesn’t seem as satisfying anymore. It even aggravates you at times. Turning the volume up makes it even worse.
Hearing loss doesn’t just effect the volume you can hear. Sometimes, only specific frequencies of sound are effected.
Music is composed of notes of sound that mix and travel as waves that are then detected by your ears. If you can’t hear the magnificent complexity of music, it just isn’t the same.
When you use your hearing aid, suddenly you can hear those once-silent tones. Once again, music comes alive. It becomes a great pleasure in your life that was lost.
A child’s laughter
Do you recall the sound of a child laughing? If you’ve been hesitant to wear your hearing aid, you may have forgotten how beautiful this experience can be. Restore your hearing and rediscover these magical moments with your grandchildren.
Relationships repaired
Untreated hearing loss can place a significant strain on relationships. People get frustrated. They often argue more. And the person with hearing loss will frequently feel like a burden causing them to isolate themselves.
They might stay away from social clubs or dinner out because they feel alone 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 be revived when you get your hearing back.
Learn to talk to each other again. Talk long into the night. Go back to doing the things you love and spending time with people you love.
If you’re missing this in your life, it’s time to reconsider that hearing aid.
Feeling more secure in your home
Are you concerned that you could be missing significant safety sounds? If a loved one was hurt and yelling out to you, would you hear them? Would you hear the doorbell, oven timer, or smoke detector? Would you miss the ringing of the phone 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 entirely comfortable. But when you use your hearing aid, you can be more at ease, and enjoy life to its fullest. You’ll experience peace of mind.
Whatever you’re missing, you may not even realize it
Much like the babies who’ve never heard their mother’s voices, you might not realize what you’re missing. In most situations, hearing loss is a gradual progressive process. You may simply forget the pleasure of things you no longer hear.
When you can suddenly hear again, you’ll be amazed. You’ll wish you addressed it sooner. Think you may have some level of hearing loss? Contact us today to schedule a hearing assessment and discover what you’ve been missing.