7 Reasons to Try Hearing Aids

Many people who really need hearing aids often doubt that they will make any real difference in their lives. Here are several reasons why the investment is always worthwhile.

1. Hearing Loss has been linked to Dementia.

According to a John Hopkins University Study, seniors experiencing hearing loss are much more likely to also develop dementia. The more difficulty you have in hearing, the greater your chances are of developing dementia. Want to protect your memory? Protect your hearing!

2. New hearing aid technologies provide benefits like never before.

With today’s technology, those annoying squealing sounds (feedback) are a thing of the past. The companies we carry use an algorithm to sort through the noise, amplifying important sounds like speech. Plus, there are more styles than ever to choose from, making it easy to find the perfect fit for you.

3. Your hearing loss is more noticeable than hearing aids will ever be.

When you first meet someone, you rarely notice right away if they are wearing a hearing aid. But if that person has difficulty hearing, you notice that immediately because it makes connecting with that person so much harder. The more time you spend with a hearing-impaired individual, the more keenly you feel the obstacle to meaningful conversation.

4. Television or radio volumes can be set at levels comfortable to others.

It’s difficult for hearing-impaired individuals to watch tv or listening to the radio with other people, because they need the volume set too loud for everyone else’s comfort. As a result, sometimes family and friends will try to avoid watching tv with that relative. More often, though, hearing-impaired seniors will just retreat into silence rather than impose on their loved ones.

5. Conversation on the phone is much easier.

Whatever did we do before the telephone was invented? It’s the next best thing to actually being with family and friends. Plus, more and more business can be transacted over the telephone, making physical errands unnecessary. Hearing loss makes it difficult to function normally in a telephone-saturated society. Plus, the telephone is often the link between immobile seniors and the rest of the world. Don’t give that up if you don’t have to!

6. Enjoy the theater, church services, shopping, and being with family and friends with confidence.

This is one of the most important reasons. Hearing-impaired individuals often find social situations challenging and even intimidating. The result is that they tend to retreat across the bridge of hearing into their own silent world. Your family and friends need you, and you need them. Not being involved in the lives of other people has more devastating effects on your well-being than any physical impairment.

7. Hear the pleasant sounds of nature: Birds, leaves rustling in the park or even the pleasant sound of a waterfall.

There’s nothing quite like sitting on your porch on a summer evening and listening to the music of the frogs and crickets. Sounds like that are so relaxing and have a way of raising your outlook on life. The music of nature is one of God’s greatest gifts. Enjoy it!