Welcome to National Family Reunion Month—a time that encourages us to break from our busy schedules and spend quality time with our loved ones. Celebrations can include anything from outdoor barbecues and picnics to indoor soirees and boardgame nights. But for us to get the most out of this wonderful time, better hearing is everything.

Here are the top 5 ways wearing hearing aids can help you enjoy your next big gathering to the fullest:

1. Never miss a moment

Whether you’re lounging at a pool party or filling your plate at a picnic, catching up with family and friends is just what you do. This is where hearing your best is more important than ever, allowing you to connect on loved ones’ vacation stories, teenage misadventures, embarrassing moments, scholastic achievements, the latest episode of Paw Patrol, and so on.

Wearing hearing aids can help ensure you never miss a story, a gossip tidbit, a riveting show recap—all the things we share with one another that connect us, deepen our relationships, and make every moment together worthwhile.

2. What background noise?

Some gatherings go big. Others, like it or not, go loud. Whatever the celebration entails, hearing aids give you comfort in knowing you can hear through background noise if it arises.

For example, today’s latest hearing technology, Vitality Al, continuously monitors your environment and processes sound the way your brain does, so it’s clear and true-to-life without distracting noise getting in the way. Moreover, when you pair these hearing aids with the My Audibel app, you can enhance speech, reduce background noise, or simply get the best sound for your needs—all on demand.

Loud music, barking dogs, “friendly” sports debates—they don’t have anything on your hearing aids.

3. Host without a hitch

If you enjoy entertaining, nothing creates safety, independence, and peace of mind like the ability to hear signals or “alert” sounds. Hearing aids can help ensure you don’t miss the oven timer (we can all do without molten-lava-cake-turned-ashes, right?), the doorbell, or even the simple “ding” of the dryer letting you know the guest towels are finally dry.

Moreover, trying to keep party details in order is a no-brainer with the My Audibel app, which you can use to stream reminders through your hearing aids. So, you won’t forget that dessert pickup or even inserting your hearing aids to begin with! (It’s OK, it happens.)

With all the work you put into your event, better hearing can go a long way in helping things run more smoothly and safely.

4. Enjoy conversations

As much as hearing aids can help you engage in banter with the people you care about, they can also empower you to initiate conversations yourself.

If you choose Vitality Al hearing aids, for example, you’ll discover they are designed to fill in all the “gaps” produced from years of hearing loss. In other words, you’ll have greater ability to distinguish others’ words more intuitively and naturally plus hear soft sounds without distracting noise.

So, you can start an exchange with confidence, knowing you’ll be able to hear their replies without a shadow of listener’s fatigue. Whether you’re catching up with your precious little preschooler or the “larger than” life-of-the-party with that baritone laugh you’ve been missing, your hearing aids have you covered.

5. Manage the unexpected

Life happens to even the best outdoor gatherings: Sunny skies can turn to dismal downpours. Food can splash or spill. Unexpected “dips” in the pool can occur—the list goes on. But fear not— Vitality Al hearing aids are ready for anything.

Designed for maximum durability, Vitality Al are built to withstand dirt, drops, and dunks—meaning, they are also waterproof*, sweat-proof, and therefore, rain-proof.

From the splash of an impromptu “cannonball” to the perspiration that sneaks up on a sunny but humid day—you can party on without any surprises (big, wet, or small) getting in the way.

Hear better, celebrate better

Hearing tests are simple, painless, and usually free. And if it turns out you do have hearing loss, we can help you find the best treatment options for your needs. So, why not take this festive month as an opportunity to not only reconnect with loved ones, but also get your hearing evaluated by our licensed hearing care professionals.