The Benefits of Hearing Aids

But what does “understanding better” really mean? At first glance, you might think it’s about volume or sound clarity. These are certainly two elements that go along with better hearing. But beyond that, what is it like to get hearing aids and how can it change your daily life?

Rediscovering Your Auditory Environment

Being able to capture the sounds around you not only lets you be aware of your surroundings, but also gives you the chance to fully enjoy what your environment has to offer. For example, a walk in the forest is much more pleasant when you can hear birds singing or the trickle of a stream. During a concert, each note deserves to be heard, because it’s only when they all come together that the melodies truly come alive!

Understanding Every Word

Understanding speech is essential to staying connected to the world around you. Hearing aids can be calibrated so that speech stands out and surrounding noises are slightly quieter. That lets you focus more on the message that’s being shared with you. Conversations with our loved ones are meaningful because we get to share ideas, knowledge, and emotions. By understanding what’s being said, you can better participate in the discussion and share your views.

Speech comprehension is equally important when receiving information from other people in your daily life. When you’re talking to a cashier at the supermarket, a co-worker, or a healthcare professional, all of the important information needs to be properly understood so that you can take the appropriate action.

Safety First

Smoke detectors, oven timers, ringtones: the sounds of everyday life play an important role. They keep you connected to what’s going on around you and alert to potential dangers.

Less Fatigue, More Energy!

Asking people to repeat themselves, changing places to understand someone better, or pretending to understand even though you missed parts of the conversation are all coping methods that can become exhausting and cause a certain amount of stress. Hearing aids reduce the effort of listening and allow you to focus on what really counts: living in the moment.

A Stimulated Brain is a Healthy Brain

The sensory deprivation caused by hearing loss can lead to anxiety and depression. In the long run, it can also become a factor of cognitive decline that impacts memory, judgment, and attention. Wearing hearing aids slows that decline and gives the brain access to the information.

Don’t miss out on rich conversations, easy understanding, and the beauty of the sounds around you. If you have any doubts about the quality of your hearing, schedule a free* hearing consultation, which includes an evaluation of your hearing.

*Permanent offer. 18 and over.

Mélodie Beaudoin

Audioprosthetist practicing in Lac-Mégantic