TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve probably seen. Babies hearing their mother’s voices for the first time after getting a hearing aid. In some of these videos, the baby is uncertain at first. They struggle when the doctor attempts to put the device in their ear. Before they smile with joy, they might cry a bit. They’re overwhelmed with a range of emotions. They don’t know what to expect. But ultimately, 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.
You’re not alone if you’re feeling apprehensive about getting hearing aids. You don’t have to be a baby to feel a little wary of this new experience.
When individuals of any age experience hearing aids they may cry tears of joy, let’s discover why.
The sweet sound of music
You might not have even noticed it. It happened so gradually. You don’t appreciate music like you used to. You’re just not that into it anymore. It even aggravates you sometimes. And the louder it gets the more grating it becomes.
Hearing loss doesn’t only impact the volume of sound. It affects how you hear different pitches and notes.
Music is composed of notes of sound that mix and travel as waves that are then picked up by your ears. Music just isn’t the same if you can’t hear the fantastic complexity of the notes.
Those notes that were once missing in music will be appreciated once more when you use hearing aids. Music once more comes alive! It was once a great pleasure in your life and now you’ve got it back.
A child’s laughter
Do you recall what a child’s laughing sounds like? If you’ve been reluctant to use your hearing aid, you may have forgotten how amazing this experience can be. Rediscover these captivating moments with your grandchildren by restoring your hearing.
Relationships restored
Relationships can be significantly strained by neglected hearing loss. It annoys people and causes misconceptions. It can often bring about more arguing. It can even cause a person with hearing loss to seclude themselves, so they don’t feel like a burden.
While others are talking and enjoying each other’s company, the person with hearing loss will feel disconnected and will often isolate themselves.
Hobbies less satisfying 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.
Regain your ability to speak with each other. Talk long into the night. Do all of the things you love with the people you love.
If you miss this in your life, it’s time to reassess that hearing aid.
You feel more secure at home
Are you stressed that you may be missing significant safety sounds? Would you hear the voice of an injured loved one yelling to you from another room? If the doorbell, oven timer, or smoke detector sounded, would you be able to hear them? Could you miss an important phone call because you didn’t even hear it ringing?
Do you worry that you won’t be able to hear oncoming traffic or pedestrian signals when out for a walk?
When we are in places where we should feel very safe, hearing loss can make us feel quite uneasy. But you put yourself at ease and more thoroughly enjoy life when you use hearing aids. This is known as peace of mind.
Whatever you’re missing, you may not even realize it
Just like the babies who’ve never heard their mother’s voices, you may not realize what you’re missing. Hearing loss advances gradually in most situations. It’s possible that you’ve forgotten what hearing well is like.
When you can suddenly hear again, you’ll be astonished. You’ll regret neglecting it this long. Think you might have some level of hearing loss? Give us a call today to schedule a hearing test and see what you’ve been missing.