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, and we forget the little sounds we used to hear daily. Missing some everyday noises can 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.&nbsp;
The Outdoors 
Simple sounds of nature that become hard to hear are leaves rustling, rain, birds, and crickets chirping. By treating hearing loss, you can improve your ability to enjoy the outdoors. In fact, being outdoors can help energize your brain, bring personal peace, and clear your mind.1
Your Car&rsquo;s Warning Signals&nbsp; 
Your car makes many warning sounds that are soft and high pitched, which are easy to miss. Some critical sounds are the engine chirping or squealing, tires screeching, and quiet warning signals. Treating hearing loss could help you notice these problems, giving you time to fix them.
Volume of the Television 
One way to connect with others is by watching TV together. However, it is frustrating when others express annoyance with the high volume. If this has been an issue, using hearing aids can make it easier to hear what&rsquo;s on television, so you can turn down the volume and enjoy entertainment at a volume comfortable for everyone.&nbsp;
Voices of Loved Ones 
Treating hearing loss has proven to help improve marriages, family relations, and friendships.2 Reconnecting with others and building relationships is easier when you can hear better.
Treating hearing loss can help you hear the sounds you may not realize you&rsquo;re missing. As a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Medicare Supplement member, you have access to high quality hearing aids through TruHearing&reg; &ndash; $699 per aid for the TruHearing Advanced 19, and $999 per aid for the TruHearing Premium 19. Call 1-844-394-5469 to schedule an appointment with a TruHearing provider near you. 
 
Sources:&nbsp;
1.	Maller, Cecily, et al. &ldquo;Healthy Parks Healthy People; The Health Benefits of Contact with Nature in a Park Context.&rdquo; Social and Mental Health Priority Area, vol. 1, Nov. 2002, pp. 1&ndash;83. 
 
2.	Brooks, D.n., et al. &ldquo;The Effects on Significant Others of Providing a Hearing Aid to the Hearing-Impaired Partner.&rdquo; British Journal of Audiology, vol. 35, no. 3, 2001, pp. 165&ndash;171., doi:10.1080/00305364.2001.11745234. 
 
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4 Sounds you don't want to miss

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, and we forget the little sounds we used to hear daily. Missing some everyday noises can 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.&nbsp;