September 22 is the first day of autumn. In addition to the freshly fallen leaves and chilly air, autumn brings a swarm of comforting sounds. Unfortunately, for the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, these sounds might not be as accessible as they were in the past.
Let’s look at five sounds that you might be missing to help you take the leap into hearing loss treatment.
1. Crackling Fires
The calming crackle of a warm fire, or even just the soft popping of a wood wick candle, is one of autumn’s best sounds. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows or just cozying up to an indoor fireplace, hearing aids can bring this crackle back to life.
2. Scary Movies
Whether you like cheesy, scary movies with cute costumes and goofy effects or bone-chilling thrillers, autumn is the perfect time for some spooky cinema. Many modern hearing aids have Bluetooth® settings that allow you to connect your devices directly to your smart TV or laptop. Streaming the sound directly to your ears ensures you never miss a jump scare or corny joke.
3. Trick or Treaters
In just a month, kids will run door to door in fun costumes looking for candy. Wearing hearing aids will help you hear the doorbell and enjoy the delighted laughs of kids piling their pillowcases high with chocolate bars. They also help safeguard you from the kids who may lean towards a trick if nobody comes to the door.
4. Fall Festivals
Picking pumpkins, eating burgers and admiring the flowers at the Mainstay Farm festival is an excellent addition to any Cleburne autumn. Hearing aids amplify speech to help you enjoy conversations with loved ones, order from the various booths easily and understand all the complexities of the farm wine.
5. Football Games
Football season is officially underway, which means cheering, game score announcements and lots of chatter at in-home watch parties, all of which hearing aids amplify to help you immerse yourself in every moment.
If hearing loss has muffled some of your favorite fall sounds, schedule an appointment with Benke Ear Nose & Throat Clinic today. Our experts will conduct a hearing test and get you started on the best treatment path.