You’ve watched the videos on TikTok. Babies hearing the voice of their mother for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. In some of these videos, the baby is hesitant at first. They fight when the doctor tries to put the device in their ear. Before they smile with joy, they might cry a bit. A variety of emotions envelopes them. They’re anxious about what to expect. But in the end, with revived hearing, the world suddenly opens up for them. The smiles and the laughter are enough to cause you to erupt into tears of joy!
But this life-changing moment could happen for anyone.
You’re not alone if you’re feeling apprehensive about getting hearing aids. If you’re feeling somewhat apprehensive about this process it doesn’t mean you’re a baby.
When individuals of any age experience hearing aids they may cry tears of joy, let’s discover why.
Music to your ears
Maybe you didn’t even know. It developed so slowly. You quit listening to music. You’re just not that into it now. It even annoys you sometimes. And the higher the volume the more grating it gets.
It’s not simply volume that is effected by hearing loss. Sometimes, only certain notes of sound are impacted.
All musicians know that the notes flow together to make a unified sound that resonates as waves move into your ears. Music is just not the same if you can’t hear the wonderful complexity of the notes.
When you use your hearing aid, suddenly you can hear those once-silent tones. Once more, music comes alive. It was once a wonderful pleasure in your life and now you have it back.
The laughter of a child
Do you recall what a child’s laughter sounds like? You might have forgotten this wonderful sound experience if you have chosen not to wear your hearing aids. Rejuvenate your ability to hear and rediscover these magical moments with your grandchildren.
Relationships restored
Relationships can be significantly strained by untreated hearing loss. It annoys people and causes misconceptions. They tend to argue more. And the person with hearing loss will frequently feel like a burden causing them to seclude themselves.
They may stay away from social clubs or dinner out because they feel secluded and disconnected while others are chatting.
Have you given up hobbies because they aren’t as enjoyable?
Your relationships with your children, friends, and your partner will have new life breathed into them when you get your hearing back.
Restore your ability to speak with each other. Engage in long conversations. Do all of the things you love with the people you love.
It’s time to think about hearing aids if you’re missing these things in your life.
You feel safer at home
Do you feel troubled about what you’re unable to hear? If a loved one was hurt and calling out to you, would you hear them? If the doorbell, oven timer, or smoke detector sounded, could you hear them? Would you miss the ringing of the phone when a significant call was coming in?
Do you stress that you won’t be able to hear approaching traffic or pedestrian signals when out for a stroll?
These “what if’s” can make us feel unsafe in places where we should feel completely confident. But when you use your hearing aid, you can be more confident, and enjoy life to its fullest. You’ll experience peace of mind.
It’s likely you don’t realize how much you’re missing
Just like the babies who’ve never heard their mother’s voices, you may not appreciate what you’re missing. Hearing loss progresses slowly in most instances. It’s possible that you’ve forgotten what hearing well is like.
When you can suddenly hear again, you’ll be astonished. You’ll wish you dealt with it sooner. Think your hearing loss isn’t that bad? Find out exactly what you’ve been missing by calling us for a hearing test.