November 28th is Thanksgiving—a day of eating delicious food, watching cozy movies, saying what you’re thankful for and spending time with your family and friends. If you’ve been living with untreated hearing loss, you may be worried that the sounds of holiday laughter and lively conversations will feel out of reach. But the good news is that hearing aids can transform Thanksgiving into a day filled with connection and joy for everyone around the table.
Let’s take a look at how hearing aids work and a few ways you can enjoy their benefits this Thanksgiving.
How Do Hearing Aids Work?
Modern hearing aids are designed to amplify important speech and background sounds. These devices work by picking up sound through tiny microphones, processing them digitally and adjusting them to match your hearing needs. Many hearing aids also come with features like directional microphones and noise suppression, focusing on voices in front of you while reducing background noise.
How Can Hearing Aids Help at Thanksgiving?
A few ways hearing aids can help you enjoy your Thanksgiving include:
- Easy shopping. Picking up groceries around Thanksgiving is a hectic activity. Hearing aids help make your next trip to United Grocers a little easier by minimizing irrelevant background noise and offering improved communication.
- Clearer conversations. On Thanksgiving, hearing aids make it easier to hear loved ones’ voices clearly, even amid bustling activity. By amplifying the sounds that matter most, hearing aids allow you to follow the conversation whether you’re seated next to someone or catching up from across the room.
- Watching movies. Whether you like to watch cozy Thanksgiving movies or jump straight to your favorite Christmas films, curling up on the couch after dinner is a time-honored holiday tradition. Hearing aids can help improve your movie-watching experience by amplifying important dialogue for better clarity. Depending on your TV, you may even be able to stream the sound directly to your hearing aids via Bluetooth®!
- Building confidence. For those with hearing loss, social events can bring about feelings of inadequacy or stress. Hearing aids make a world of difference by boosting confidence to help you engage fully. By bridging the communication gap, they empower you to participate in small talk comfortably, share family memories and join in on laughter and toasts without worry.
- Boosting energy. Trying to keep up with conversations when you’re struggling to hear can lead to exhaustion. Hearing aids ease this cognitive load, letting you relax and enjoy each moment without the strain.
Approximately 60.7 million Americans aged 12 and over live with hearing loss. Don’t wait another minute to enjoy the benefits of hearing aids. Start your treatment journey today by making an appointment with Willamette ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery.
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