TikTok has some really awesome videos you’ve most likely watched. Babies hearing their mother’s voices for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. Sometimes, at first, the baby is resistant. When the doctor tries to put the hearing aid in their ears, they put up a fight. They may cry before they smile with joy. They’re overwhelmed with a host of emotions. They don’t know what to expect. But finally, their hearing is revived and the world suddenly opens up. 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.
You’re not alone if you’re feeling anxious about getting hearing aids. You don’t have to be a baby to feel a bit careful about this new experience.
When individuals of any age experience hearing aids they may cry tears of joy, let’s explore why.
The sweet sound of music
You may not have even recognized it. It developed so slowly. You stopped listening to music. You’re just not that into it nowadays. At times, it is even grating. Turning it up makes it even worse.
Hearing loss doesn’t only impact the volume of sound. Sometimes, only certain tones of sound are impacted.
Music is composed of notes of sound that mix and travel as waves that are then picked up by your ears. If you can’t hear the splendid complexity of music, it’s just not the same.
Those tones that were once lost in music will be enjoyed once again when you get hearing aids. Music once again comes alive! It becomes a great pleasure in your life that you’ve lost.
The laughter of a child
Do you remember what a child’s laughing sounds like? You might have forgotten this wonderful sound experience if you’ve chosen not to use your hearing aids. Rejuvenate your hearing and rediscover these magical moments with your grandkids.
Restored relationships
Relationships can be significantly strained by disregarded hearing loss. People get frustrated. They tend to argue more. It can even cause an individual with hearing loss to seclude themselves, so they don’t feel like a burden.
They may stay away from social clubs or dinner out because they feel alone and disconnected while others are chatting.
Have you given up hobbies because they aren’t as fun?
The basic act of getting your hearing back will revive your relationships with a partner, siblings, children, and friends.
Learn to talk to one another again. Engage in long conversations. Do all of the things you love with the people you love.
If you’re missing this in your life, it’s time to reassess that hearing aid.
Feeling safer in your home
Do you feel anxious about what you’re unable to hear? Would you be able to hear the voice of an injured loved one yelling to you from the other room? If the doorbell, oven timer, or smoke alarm sounded, would you be able to hear them? Would you miss an important phone call because you didn’t even hear it ring?
When you stroll through the neighborhood, are you confident that you’ll hear approaching traffic, pedestrian signals, or a bicycle bell?
These “what if’s” can make us feel unsafe in places where we should feel completely confident. But you put yourself at ease and more completely enjoy life when you get hearing aids. You’ll experience peace of mind.
It’s likely you don’t recognize how much you’re missing
You might not even be aware of what you’re missing, just like the babies who hear their mother’s voice for the first time. In most cases, hearing loss is a gradual progressive process. It’s possible that you’ve forgotten what hearing well is like.
When you can suddenly hear again, you’ll be amazed. You’ll regret letting it go this long. Think your hearing loss isn’t that advanced? Find out exactly what you’ve been missing by calling us for a hearing assessment.