An estimated 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aids. There are many benefits to these small but powerful devices. We tend to focus on the most obvious—the fact that they amplify speech sounds—but don’t talk as often about the real-world, daily benefits those tiny devices bring. Let’s look at three of those perks that you may notice in your first few months of wearing hearing aids.
1. Background Noise Won’t Feel So Intrusive
People with hearing loss often struggle to differentiate speech from background noise. That means that environments like happy hours at The Ridge Grill, busy house parties or even work events can feel out of reach.
Hearing aids have advanced features that filter the noise in your environment to deliver the speech you want to hear, without amplifying distracting background sounds. Some devices also feature directional microphones that amplify sound from in front of and behind you—an essential feature for people who spend a lot of time in big groups.
2. Miscommunications Will Be Less Likely
When hearing loss muffles speech, it can be easy to misunderstand what someone is saying. You might notice that you struggle with specific sounds like ”s,” “sh,” “f” and “h.” Hearing aids restore clarity to the speech you encounter. They can reduce the number of times you need to ask for clarification and help you feel more confident in your everyday conversations.
3. Conversations Will Take Less Mental Energy
When you have hearing loss, conversations can feel like solving puzzle after puzzle. That’s because your brain uses a little more mental energy to fill in words or decipher sounds. Think of hearing aids like lifting a heavy box with a friend. Without your friend, carrying the box can feel impossible or leave you too exhausted to pick up the next item. Hearing aids work the same way. By taking some of the load off, you can reach the end of a conversation without depleting all your mental energy.
Understanding speech amidst background noise, clearing up miscommunications and enjoying more mental energy are just a few of the real-life benefits of hearing aids. To learn more about what these technologically advanced devices can offer you, contact Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants today.