Have you viewed the videos on YouTube? A 7-month old baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time after being having hearing aids fitted. The smile on his face is enough to bring you tears of joy.
You can find numerous videos like this online. You can share that special moment with the child, the parents, and their physicians.
The baby doesn’t always take to the idea of getting hearing aids put in initially. When the doctor tries to put the hearing aids in the baby’s ears, they initially resist. They might cry before they smile with joy. A range of emotions overwhelms them. They’re not certain what’s happening. But ultimately, with restored hearing, the world immediately opens up for them.
This happiness that they’re experiencing can be a reality for anybody.
Are you feeling apprehensive about using a hearing aid? Many people feel like this too. You don’t have to be a child to be a bit wary of this new experience.
People of all ages can have the happiness and joy that hearing aids bring.
The Sound of Music
You might not even recognize the problem. It was a very gradual development. You don’t listen to music anymore. It seems like it used to be a lot more satisfying. In some cases, it was even grating. It got even worse when you turned up the volume.
The volume you hear is not the only thing that is effected by hearing loss. It impacts how you hear different pitches and notes.
Music is, as every musician recognizes, a beautiful blend of sound frequencies that blend together to produce the sound that we hear as…., well, music. it just isn’t the same if you can’t hear the subtle complexity of the music.
But wait, now you put in your new hearing aids. Now, those tones which were once silent can be vibrantly heard. Music once again comes alive. You had lost that pleasure in your life, but now you have it back.
The Laughter of a Child
Do you remember what a child’s laughter sounds like? Perhaps your hearing loss has caused you to forget this wonderful experience.
Rediscover these magical moments with your grandchildren by recovering your hearing.
Where Did All The Birds go?
Remember all those birds in your yard? If you go for a walk in the park there will be hundreds. While some of their chirps are more pleasant than others, it’s something you might not acknowledge until they’ve gone.
But the birds are still there. You just don’t hear these beautiful melodies that so enhance your life.
But when you put in your hearing aids those wonderful sounds of nature return to enhance your life once again.
Restored Relationships
Neglected hearing impairment can put substantial strain on relationships. People get frustrated. There’s misunderstanding leading to more disagreements. It can even cause somebody with hearing loss to isolate themselves, so they don’t feel as if they are a burden.
They often feel all alone and disconnected from other’s discussions causing them to avoid going out to dinner or other social events.
Are hobbies you once enjoyed less enjoyable now so you’ve given them up?
The simple act of getting your hearing back will breathe new life into your relationships with people you love, siblings, children, and friends.
Learn to talk to each other again. Talk for hours. Go back to spending time with the ones you love and taking part in activities you love.
If you miss this in your life, it’s time to reconsider that hearing aid.
Confidence That You’re Safe in Your House
Does what you can’t hear make you feel anxious? If a loved one was injured and yelling for help in a different, would you be able to hear them? A doorbell, oven timer, or smoke detector…could you hear them? Perhaps you would miss a crucial phone call because you didn’t hear it ring.
When you walk through the neighborhood, are you certain that you will hear oncoming traffic, pedestrian signals, or a bicycle bell?
There are places where we should feel perfectly safe but because of these “what ifs” we don’t.
But you can feel more relaxed and enjoy life more when you use your hearing aids. You’ll be more at peace.
You Might Not Know What You’re Missing
In most instances, hearing loss advances gradually. It’s possible that you don’t even recall how much you enjoyed things before your hearing began to decline.
When you suddenly hear them again, you’ll be shocked. You’ll wish you addressed it sooner. Think your hearing loss isn’t that bad? Get it looked at. Schedule a hearing test and find out what you’ve been missing.