{"id":1137,"date":"2021-12-10T11:21:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T18:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2021-12-10T11:21:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T18:21:43","slug":"holiday-sounds-to-hear-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/holiday-sounds-to-hear-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Sounds to Hear This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The holidays are upon us. If you think you may have hearing loss or have been putting off getting treatment, now is the time to ask for help<\/a>. Need more convincing? Below is a look at the sounds of the season you\u2019ll miss out on if you choose to go another year without seeking help from the hearing experts at Western Montana Hearing and Speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talking with Friends and Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is the time of year you surround yourself with friends and family, catching up and telling stories about past holidays. It can be hard to hear when sitting around a crowded table, especially if holiday music is playing in the background. This is particularly difficult for someone with untreated hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unwrapping Presents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That sound of meticulously wrapped presents being ripped open combined with squeals of glee from children and grandchildren is what makes Christmas morning so special. While you may be able to see the joy in their eyes, is it as meaningful if you can\u2019t hear it too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attending Holiday Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last year, theatrical performances and concerts were canceled or performed over Zoom. Seeing the Nutcracker live at Garden City Ballet<\/a> or attending a choir performance immediately puts you in the holiday spirit. But without being able to hear the high notes, is there any point in attending the holiday concert?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Seek Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to helping you hear better, treating your hearing loss with hearing aids has been proven to improve your overall quality of life. According to a study by Dr. Sergei Kochkin<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n