Hearing loss makes life tougher. Not only does it make it harder to understand sounds that are happening around you, but it also makes it harder for you to participate in many of the activities that you enjoy. The good news is that treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can make it easy to keep doing what you love.
Staying Active
Regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy. Whether you enjoy taking a fitness class, doing yoga at home or taking walks with your spouse around Dakota Dunes, exercise lowers your risk of many health conditions and keeps you feeling stronger and happier.
Hearing aids make it easier to engage in physical activity because they help make you feel more balanced and oriented to your surroundings. Additionally, they make it easier to hear what your fitness instructor or walking buddy is saying, as well as any other important noises. Just be sure to wipe off any excess moisture after working out with your hearing aids to keep them clean!
Dining Out
While it’s great to stay in and cook, sometimes you want a fun night out with friends somewhere like Four Brothers Grill & Bar. Hearing loss can make it difficult to follow conversations in busier environments like restaurants. However, hearing aids help minimize background noise like clanking dishes and other patrons while amplifying the voices of those you’re dining with, making for a more relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Listening To Music
Hearing aids can make it easier to listen to music live or when streaming at home. Certain models have programs that can adjust their settings in different environments, making it easier to hear music at a concert.
If your hearing aids have Bluetooth® capabilities, they can connect to your smartphone and allow you to stream music directly into your hearing aids. This provides a higher quality sound and removes the need to try and fit headphones over your hearing aids.
Connecting With Others
Untreated hearing loss makes it especially hard to connect with others. A 2022 study found that hearing loss “significantly contributed to both moderate and intense levels of emotional loneliness and intense levels of social loneliness.”
Hearing aids make every interaction, from small talk with a coworker to an hours-long conversation catching up with an old friend, much easier.
If you’re ready to enjoy life even more with hearing aids, call Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants to schedule an appointment today.