TikTok has some really awesome videos you’ve probably watched. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing the voice of their mother for the first time. Sometimes, at first, the baby is reluctant. They fight when the doctor tries to put the device in their ear. Before they smile with joy, they may cry a bit. A range of emotions overtakes them. They are not sure what to expect. But in the end, with revived hearing, the world abruptly opens up for them. These videos can even cause tears of joy for people watching them.
But anybody can have this life-changing moment.
If you’re feeling concerned about using a hearing aid, you’re not alone. You don’t have to be a child to feel a bit wary of this new experience.
When individuals of any age experience hearing aids they might cry tears of joy, let’s discover why.
The sweet sound of music
Perhaps you didn’t even know. It happened so gradually. You quit listening to music. You’re just not that into it now. Sometimes, it is even grating. Turning the volume up makes it even worse.
It isn’t simply volume that is effected by hearing loss. In some cases, only certain notes of sound are impacted.
All musicians know that the notes flow together to make a single sound that resonates as waves move into your ears. Music just isn’t the same if you can’t hear the amazing complexity of the notes.
Those tones that were once lost in music will be enjoyed once more when you get hearing aids. Once more, music comes alive. It was once a great pleasure in your life and now you have it back.
A child’s laughter
Do you recollect the sound of a child laughing? If you’ve been reluctant to use your hearing aid, you might have forgotten how beautiful this experience can be. Rediscover these captivating moments with your grandkids by rejuvenating your hearing.
Restored relationships
Relationships can be substantially strained by untreated hearing loss. It annoys people and causes misconceptions. It can frequently bring about more arguing. It can even cause a person with hearing loss to separate themselves, so they don’t feel like a burden.
While others are chatting and enjoying one another’s company, the individual with hearing loss will feel disconnected and will often separate themselves.
Have you quit hobbies because they aren’t as fun?
The simple act of getting your hearing back will breathe new life into your relationships with a significant other, brothers and sisters, kids, and friends.
Regain your ability to speak with each other. Engage in long conversations. Get back to doing the things you enjoy and being with people you love.
It’s time to think about hearing aids if you’re missing these things in your life.
Feeling more secure in your home
Do you feel troubled about what you can’t hear? Would you hear the voice of a hurt loved one calling you from another room? Would you hear the doorbell, oven timer, or smoke detector? Would you miss the ringing of the phone when a significant call was coming in?
When you walk through the neighborhood, are you confident that you’ll hear approaching traffic, pedestrian signals, or a bicycle bell?
These “what if’s” can cause us to 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. This is called peace of mind.
Whatever you’re missing, you may not even know about it
You may not even know what you’re missing, just like the babies who hear their mother’s voice for the first time. Hearing loss progresses gradually in most cases. 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 bad? Contact us today to schedule a hearing exam and see what you’ve been missing.