Enjoy The Holidays With These Hearing Tips

During the winter season, many of us spend our time indoors and catching up with family over the holidays. If you have hearing aids, catching up with family and friends can seem challenging. By following the helpful tips listed below, you’ll be able to enjoy the holiday season to its fullest.

Be Honest About the State of Your Hearing Health

Unfortunately, many with hearing loss don’t want to talk about their hearing health. When you don’t tell others about your issue, they don’t know what they need to do to help you. When you let others know about your hearing loss, give them some tips for communicating with you. You’ll find it easier to have conversations with loved ones during the holidays.

A great suggestion for others is to face you while you’re having a conversation. This allows you to read their lips and body posture alongside listening. This will help you to better understand what they’re saying. Also, ask to turn down the music or for sit away from the television and other background noises. This can make a big difference in your ability to hear those around you.

Ask a Loved One to Be an Advocate

Undergoing the struggle of hearing loss on your own can be overwhelming. Many hearing care professionals will suggest that you find a loved one who can advocate for you. They will be there to help you with conversations going on around you during gatherings. When you miss something in a conversation, you can turn to them to get filled in. Having someone to help you can lessen the stress that comes with poor hearing health.

Wear Your Hearing Aids

If you don’t have hearing aids to help you, it can be stressful to attend get-togethers during the holidays. Hearing aids are a tool that you can use to improve your hearing health and make it easier to communicate. Newer hearing aids can even assist with toning down background noise. They can also amplify the voice of who you’re talking with to make hearing them much easier.

Give Yourself Breaks

When you’re struggling with hearing health issues, your brain gets overloaded. You spend much of your time focusing on hearing others, and it drains your brain’s focus. It’s best to take some breaks during the holidays to give your brain time to relax. A simple five-minute break in a quiet room can help your brain rest and prepare for more conversing.

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If you want to get a hearing test or would like to upgrade your existing hearing aids, it’s time to give us a call. Let our helpful hearing care professionals assist you with all your hearing-related needs!