May is better hearing and speech month, making it the perfect time to check in on our hearing health. Our hearing often fades without us noticing. Sounds we took for granted when we were younger become difficult to decipher, and we forget the little sounds we used to hear daily. You may not be aware that missing these everyday noises can actually strain our health and happiness. Here are a few everyday sounds that can improve your health, safety, and relationships when you can hear them well.
The Outdoors
Simple sounds of nature that may have faded are leaves rustling, rain, birds, and crickets chirping. By addressing your hearing loss, you can improve your ability to enjoy the outdoors. In fact, studies have shown that being outdoors can benefit your psychological, emotional, and spiritual health. Not only that, but the sounds of nature help energize your brain, bring personal peace, and clear your mind.*
Your Car’s Warning Signals
Your car makes many warning sounds that are soft and high pitched, which are easy to miss. Missing these sounds makes driving more dangerous. Some of these critical sounds are the engine chirping or squealing, tires screeching, and quiet warning signals. Not hearing these sounds could leave you stranded on the road and heighten your risk of being in a car accident. When you can hear them, you have time to fix them, reducing the risk of serious issues.
Volume of the Television
One way to connect with others is by watching TV together. However, watching TV is frustrating when family and friends express annoyance with the high volume. One way to solve this problem is by wearing hearing aids. Using hearing aids makes it easier to hear what’s on television, so you can turn down the volume and enjoy entertainment together at a volume everyone is comfortable with.
Voices of Loved Ones
Perhaps the most important reason to address your hearing is to hear your loved ones. Treating hearing loss has proven to help improve marriages, family relations, and friendships.† Hearing others can minimize misunderstandings and avoid frustration. Reconnecting with others and building relationships can be made easier by addressing hearing loss.
Treating hearing loss can help you hear the sounds you may not realize you’re missing. If you have hearing loss, treating it can help you be safer, and your health and relationships can improve. As a [health plan] member, you have access to high quality hearing aids through TruHearing®. Your benefit covers TruHearing hearing aids for a low copayment of $699 per aid for the TruHearing Advanced 19, and $999 per aid for the TruHearing Premium 19. Call 1-844-319-3625 to schedule an appointment with a TruHearing provider near you.
*Maller, Cecily, et al. “Healthy Parks Healthy People; The Health Benefits of Contact with Nature in a Park Context.” Social and Mental Health Priority Area, vol. 1, Nov. 2002, pp. 1–83.
†Brooks, D.n., et al. “The Effects on Significant Others of Providing a Hearing Aid to the Hearing-Impaired Partner.” British Journal of Audiology, vol. 35, no. 3, 2001, pp. 165–171.,
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