You’ve watched the videos on TikTok. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing their mother’s voice for the first time. Sometimes, at first, the baby is resistant. When the doctor attempts to place the hearing aid in their ears, they put up a fight. They might cry before they smile with joy. A variety of emotions overtakes them. They’re anxious about what to expect. But finally, their hearing is restored and the world suddenly opens up. These videos can even cause joyful tears for people watching them.
But this life-changing moment could occur for anyone.
If you’re feeling anxious about wearing a hearing aid, you’re not by yourself. If you’re feeling rather anxious about this process it doesn’t indicate that you’re a baby.
Let’s investigate how individuals of all ages may cry tears of joy when they wear their hearing aid.
The sweet sound of music
You may not have even recognized it. It occurred so gradually. You don’t appreciate music like you used to. You’re just not that into it anymore. It even aggravates you sometimes. Turning it up makes it even worse.
Hearing loss doesn’t just effect the volume you can hear. It impacts how you hear different tones and notes.
Music is composed of notes of sound that mix together and travel as waves that are then picked up by your ears. Music is just not the same if you are unable to hear the wonderful complexity of the notes.
When you wear your hearing aid, all of a sudden you can hear those once-silent tones. Music once more comes alive! It becomes a great pleasure in your life that you’ve lost.
The laughter of a child
Do you recall the sound of a child laughing? 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
Untreated hearing loss can place a significant strain on relationships. It annoys people and causes misconceptions. It can frequently bring about more arguing. And the individual with hearing loss will often feel like a burden causing them to isolate themselves.
They might avoid social clubs or dinner out because they feel alone and disconnected while others are chatting.
Hobbies less enjoyable so you’ve given many of them up?
Your relationships with your kids, friends, and your partner will have new life breathed into them when you get your hearing back.
Restore your ability to talk to each other. Engage in long conversations. Do all of the things you enjoy with the people you love.
It’s time to consider hearing aids if you’re missing these things in your life.
Feeling safer in your home
Do you feel anxious about what you’re unable to hear? If a loved one was hurt and calling out to you, would you hear them? Would you hear the doorbell, oven timer, or smoke alarm? Would you miss the ringing of the phone when an important call was coming in?
Do you stress that you won’t hear approaching traffic or pedestrian signals when out for a stroll?
These “what if’s” can make us feel insecure in places where we should feel completely comfortable. But when you wear your hearing aid, you can be more comfortable, and enjoy life to its fullest. You’ll experience peace of mind.
Whatever you’re missing, you might not even know about it
You might not even be aware of what you’re missing, much like the babies who hear their mother’s voice for the first time. In most situations, hearing loss is a slow progressive process. You might simply forget the pleasure of things you no longer hear.
When you can suddenly hear again, you’ll be amazed. You’ll wish you dealt with it sooner. Think you may have some level of hearing loss? Find out just what you’ve been missing by calling us for a hearing assessment.