Hearing loss can really effect how you live, even when it’s minor. There will be a considerable change in the way you communicate with loved ones, friends, and coworkers. Daily tasks like going to the grocery store can become more challenging. But that doesn’t mean it has to be all doom and gloom. Quite the opposite, a well calibrated pair of hearing aids can make a big difference.
Most individuals tend to think of those benefits in a very linear sort of way: Hearing aids help you hear better. And that’s true. But how do hearing aids better quality of life? Just how far do the benefits of hearing aids go?
The top ten reasons to invest in hearing aids
We people just love creating top ten lists. I bet you didn’t think you would be reading a top ten list about hearing aids when you woke up this morning. I mean, if you’ve known about your hearing loss for a while… maybe you did!
So, what are the top ten benefits linked to using your hearing aid? Here they are!
1. Your relationships will improve
For any relationship to be great, good communication is essential. But communication can be challenging when you have untreated hearing loss. With hearing aids, you’ll finally hear more than little snippets of conversation. You’ll hear everything, you’ll get the full story, and you’ll be capable of keeping up with the conversation.
This also means you won’t feel excluded from the conversation, and you won’t feel resentful that the conversations continue without you. So your overall relationships, among your friends, co-workers, and loved ones, will improve. The connection between hearing aids and relationships is a strong one!
2. You’ll be more independent
Shopping at the grocery store or going to a restaurant when you’re dealing with untreated hearing loss can feel like an ordeal. When you’re unable to hear all that well, communicating with wait staff or cashiers can be tricky. But with a pair of hearing aids, the entire process suddenly becomes a lot easier. You’ll have a lot more independence when you move around the world around you.
Driving will also be less hazardous. That’s because your overall situational awareness will be improved by your hearing aids. You won’t be as anxious about doing things on your own when you’re able to hear the world more clearly.
3. Stronger hearing could lead to higher pay
Think about this hypothetical scenario: if you’re attending a meeting at work and miss half of what’s discussed, you might not perform your job quite as well. This can lead to decreased job opportunities and being passed-up for promotions.
With your hearing aids firmly in place and working properly, you’ll be able to follow along with meetings, and you won’t be so tired all the time from struggling to hear. By doing this you can have an opportunity to raise your income by increasing your ability to focus on work.
4. Your tinnitus symptoms will diminish
Tinnitus is one of those things that most people have experienced from time to time; it’s that buzzing or ringing in your ear. When you suffer from hearing loss, tinnitus can frequently be experienced much more powerfully (tinnitus is sometimes more noticeable with hearing loss simply because everything else is quieter, but there may also be other reasons as well).
Many individuals report that their tinnitus symptoms ease up when they use a hearing aid. The louder overall outside sound supplied by the hearing aid might be, in some situations, simply drowning out the tinnitus symptoms. But relief is relief.
5. Reduced chance of cognitive decline
There is a firm link between mental decline and hearing loss. For example, neglected hearing loss can seriously elevate your risk of developing dementia. There are many theories about why this might be, but the bottom line is that managing your hearing loss appears to help! That’s why it’s important to be sure you wear your hearing aids. You could be helping the health of your brain!
6. You can enjoy music again
It’s difficult to appreciate music, in its full entirety, when you suffer from hearing loss. That’s because one frequency of sound usually goes before the others. Maybe you can’t hear low frequencies, for instance. Because of this, the song you once enjoyed may just sound… weird.
You will be able to enjoy music again with your hearing aids replacing missing sound. You’ll hear all of the frequencies and your music won’t sound so garbled. It can be a great relief to hear your favorite tune again.
7. Your confidence will grow
Having better hearing and interacting more thoroughly will give you a boost of confidence. And who doesn’t like confidence?
This isn’t to say that hearing loss should take away your confidence. We’re simply saying that you might find yourself having a difficult time interacting with others, especially if your hearing loss is new.
Those interactions can become easier again when you use hearing aids. And that can result in a boost in confidence.
8. Your vitality will be higher
Your brain is probably working extra hard if your hearing loss is slowly progressing. The audio holes that your hearing loss is producing will try to be filled in by your brain because it doesn’t understand that your ears aren’t functioning. That’s… a lot of work! And so, your brain is under constant strain.
Your brain gets to recharge and relax when you use a hearing aid. It won’t need to work as hard. Which means you won’t feel so constantly tired and drained. You’ll enjoy doing the things that are stimulating for you with this enhanced energy.
9. You’ll be safer and more mindful of your environment
You might not have adjusted to your hearing loss, especially if it’s new. You’re used to hearing traffic before you step out into the street. Before you look up into your rearview mirror, you would usually hear the oncoming sirens.
If your hearing loss is recent, or you aren’t aware of it, you may presume that some situations are safe when they really aren’t. That can put you in some really unsafe scenarios.
This lost awareness will be restored by using hearing aids. Your decision making will be smarter and less hazardous.
10. You will set a good example!
The one thing that can be even more challenging than change is personal growth. You’re admitting that things aren’t working effectively now when you get a hearing aid. But you’re also attempting to better the situation.
That’s a positive thing! It’s the type of thing we should all strive for! So when you pop in your hearing aids, you’re making yourself a positive example and role model. You should be proud of yourself.
Schedule an appointment for a hearing exam right away
The main benefit of hearing aids is that you get to enjoy hearing better. That one’s obvious. But there are lots of benefits to using hearing aids. This top ten list is in no way complete.
Your top ten list may look a little different. Scheduling an appointment with us for a hearing assessment is the first step no matter what advantages you look forward to.
