YouTube has some videos you really should check out. After getting fitted with hearing aids, a 7-month-old baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time. You may find yourself crying tears of joy when you see the smile on his face.
You can find countless videos similar to this online. You feel like you’re part of that special moment that the child is having with their parents and doctors.
In a few videos, the baby is reluctant at first. They struggle when the doctor tries to put the device on their ear. Sometimes, before they smile with joy, they cry. They are overtaken by a wide range of emotions. They don’t know what to expect. But then, with restored hearing, the world opens up for them.
This happiness that they’re experiencing can be a reality for anyone.
Are you feeling apprehensive about wearing a hearing aid? You’re not by yourself. People of all ages can be a bit nervous about this.
Let’s explore how people of all ages may cry tears of joy when they wear their hearing aid.
Music to Your Ears
You may not have even recognized the problem. It was a very gradual development. You stopped listening to music. It just didn’t seem as enjoyable anymore. It was even grating at times. It got even worse when you turned up the volume.
The volume you hear isn’t the only thing that is effected by hearing loss. Some wavelengths of sound are lost while others are not impacted.
Music is, as every musician knows, a beautiful blend of sound frequencies that blend together to produce the sound that we hear as…., well, music. If you can’t hear the magnificent complexity of music, it just isn’t the same.
But wait, now you put your new hearing aid in. Now, those notes which were once muted can be vibrantly heard. The beauty of music is back in your life. You had lost that joy in your life, but now you have it back.
A Child’s Laughter
Is the sound of a child’s laughter something you can remember? Perhaps your hearing loss has caused you to forget this wonderful experience.
Rediscover these magical moments with your grandchildren by restoring your hearing.
The Beautiful Sounds of Nature
Have you forgotten that dozens of birds live in your yard? There are hundreds if you go to the park. While some of their chirps are more pleasant than others, it’s something you may not appreciate until they’re gone.
But the birds aren’t gone. These beautiful sounds of nature once greatly enhanced your life, but now you can’t hear them because of your hearing impairment.
But when you put in your hearing aids those beautiful sounds of nature return to enhance your life once more.
Relationships Repaired
Neglected hearing impairment can put enormous strain on relationships. People get frustrated. There’s misunderstanding resulting in more arguments. Sometimes, so they don’t feel like a burden, people with hearing loss will go into seclusion.
They often feel alone and disconnected from other people’s discussions causing them to avoid going out to dinner or other social activities.
Are hobbies you once loved less enjoyable now so you’ve given them up?
The basic act of having your hearing back will breathe new life into your relationships with people you love, siblings, children, and friends.
Learn to speak with each other again. Talk for hours. Go back to spending time with the ones you love and engaging in activities you love.
It’s time to consider hearing aids particularly if you miss these things.
Feeling Safer in Your Home
Do you feel nervous about what you can’t hear? If a family member was hurt and calling for help in another room, would you be able to hear them? Could you hear the doorbell, oven timer, or smoke alarm? Perhaps you would miss an important phone call because you didn’t hear it ring.
When you walk around the neighborhood, are you confident that you’ll hear oncoming traffic, pedestrian signals, or a bicycle bell?
These “what ifs” can make us feel insecure in places where we should be completely secure.
But when you use your hearing aid, you can be more at ease, and enjoy life to its fullest extent. You’ll experience peace of mind.
You May Not Know What You’re Missing
Hearing loss advances slowly in most cases. It’s possible that you don’t even recall how much you took pleasure in things before your hearing started to decline.
When you suddenly hear them again, you’ll be shocked. You’ll wish you took care of it sooner. If you don’t believe your hearing loss is that bad, it’s time to get it checked. Call us to schedule a hearing exam.
