You’ve seen the videos on TikTok. Babies hearing the voice of their mother for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. In some videos, the baby is uncertain initially. They fight when the doctor attempts to place the device in their ear. They might cry before they smile with joy. They’re overwhelmed with a host of emotions. They’re apprehensive about what to expect. But ultimately, with restored hearing, the world abruptly opens up for them. The smiles and the laughter are enough to cause you to burst into tears of joy!
But anyone can have this life-changing moment.
You’re not alone if you’re feeling anxious about getting hearing aids. If you’re feeling relatively anxious about this process it doesn’t mean you’re a baby.
Let’s explore how people of any age might cry tears of joy when they use their hearing aid.
The sweet sound of music
Maybe you didn’t even know. It advanced so gradually. You stopped listening to music. You’re just not that into it anymore. It even aggravates you sometimes. Turning it up makes it even worse.
Hearing loss doesn’t only effect the volume you can hear. It affects how you hear different pitches and notes.
All musicians know that the notes work together to make a unified sound that resonates as waves move into your ears. If you can’t hear the wonderful complexity of music, it’s just not the same.
Those notes that were once lost in music will be appreciated once more when you get hearing aids. Once again, music comes to life. It becomes a great pleasure in your life that was lost.
The laughter of a child
Do you recollect the sound of a child laughing? If you’ve been reluctant to use your hearing aid, you might have forgotten how amazing this experience can be. Rediscover these magical moments with your grandchildren by rejuvenating your hearing.
Repaired relationships
Neglected hearing loss can place a considerable strain on relationships. It frustrates people and causes misunderstandings. They often argue more. It can even cause a person with hearing loss to isolate themselves, so they don’t feel like a burden.
While others are chatting and enjoying each other’s company, the individual with hearing loss will feel disconnected and will frequently separate themselves.
Hobbies less pleasurable so you’ve given many of them up?
Your relationships with your children, friends, and your partner will be revived when you get your hearing back.
Learn to speak with one another again. Talk long into the night. Get back to doing the things you love and being with people you love.
It’s time to consider hearing aids if you’re missing these things in your life.
Feeling safer in your home
Are you stressed that you could be missing essential safety sounds? Would you be able to hear the voice of an injured loved one calling you from the other room? 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 worry that you won’t be able to hear approaching traffic or pedestrian signals when out for a walk?
These “what if’s” can make us feel insecure in places where we should feel perfectly confident. But when you use your hearing aid, you can be more comfortable, and enjoy life to its fullest. This is known as peace of mind.
Whatever you’re missing, you may not even know about it
You may not even know what you’re missing, much like the babies who hear their mother’s voice for the first time. Hearing loss progresses gradually in most instances. It’s possible that you have forgotten what hearing well is like.
When you can suddenly hear again, you’ll be surprised. You’ll wish you dealt with it sooner. Think your hearing loss isn’t that advanced? Find out just what you’ve been missing by giving us a call for a hearing test.