Thanksgiving is a time to savor more than just pumpkin pie and turkey—it’s about soaking in the quality time that makes this holiday special. However, if you or a loved one have hearing loss, the socializing aspect of this quality time may feel more overwhelming than fun.
Let’s take a look at some ways hearing loss can impact Thanksgiving fun and how hearing aids can help.
How Can Hearing Loss Impact Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving, whether a small gathering of friends or a large, extended family get-together, is a communication-heavy event. Many people spend the day catching up with loved ones, chatting across the dinner table, playing with children, watching movies and more. However, hearing loss can make it harder to understand speech and filter out background noise, creating communication challenges. Adding alcohol to the mix can further complicate things, as it can affect the brain’s memory and speech functions, making communication even more difficult.
How Can Hearing Aids Help?
Hearing aids do more than amplify sound; they bring clarity and connection to your life. A few places you can see their benefits during your Thanksgiving celebration include:
- At the dinner table. Whether someone is asking you to pass the mashed potatoes or inquiring about your life, the Thanksgiving dinner table is brimming with overlapping conversations. Hearing aids amplify the frequencies you struggle with to help you sift through and understand the constant speech. These devices also reduce this stress by helping you stay present and engaged in the conversation. By minimizing the gap between what you hear and what others say, you can feel more confident at the dinner table and focus on making memories.
- During craft time. Thanksgiving offers the chance to bond with your kids or grandkids over holiday crafts. Whether you’re making handprint turkeys or decorating gratitude jars, hearing aids keep you fully engaged in these special moments.
- During movie time. Watching a holiday movie is a great way to relax after dessert. With hearing aids, you can stream audio from smart devices right into your ears via Bluetooth®. If you prefer not to use Bluetooth, you can still enjoy the amplified sound your devices offer.
- At the grocery store. Holiday shopping can be noisy and chaotic. Whether you’re dashing out to the Village Beach Market store for cranberry sauce or picking up craft supplies, it’s normal to find the experience overwhelming. Hearing aids help you navigate these crowded spaces by improving speech clarity and minimizing distracting noise.
Don’t Miss a Single Moment This Thanksgiving
Heavy communication events may sound stressful with hearing loss, but hearing aids are there to pick up the slack. To learn more about how these tiny devices can benefit you, contact Aaron's Hearing Aid & Audiology Center today for an appointment with one of our specialists.