{"id":1740,"date":"2023-04-21T02:18:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T07:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/?p=1740"},"modified":"2023-04-21T02:18:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T07:18:36","slug":"how-to-tell-people-about-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/how-to-tell-people-about-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell People About Your Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Talking about your <a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a> or the fact that you wear hearing aids may not always feel like the easiest thing. You might not be sure when the right time is to bring it up or worry that you\u2019ll be seen as somehow less able or competent because you wear them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few tips for talking about your <a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Three Ways To Make Talking About Your Hearing Aids Easier <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1364911403-1280x826.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with a hearing aid chats with her friend.\" class=\"wp-image-1743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1364911403-1280x826.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1364911403-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1364911403-1536x991.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nsavl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-1364911403-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Share your hearing loss right away<\/strong>. Your close friends and family probably already know about your hearing loss, but if this is the first time you are talking to them with hearing aids, let them know as soon as it feels right. Not only does it save you time wondering when to bring it up, but it also can be helpful if you\u2019re still adjusting to using them. Additionally, even with hearing aids, there still might be things you miss, especially in louder environments like The Village Tavern. It can be helpful for people to know that so they don&#8217;t assume you&#8217;re ignoring them if you don&#8217;t hear something they say.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talk about helpful communication strategies<\/strong>. Bringing up your hearing loss can be easier if it leads to a discussion about ways people can communicate effectively with you. You can mention to the person you\u2019re talking to that though you use hearing aids, it can still be helpful if they look directly at you when speaking or make sure that they have your attention before saying something important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discuss your favorite hearing aid features<\/strong>. It&#8217;s easy to talk about something when we&#8217;re excited about it, and modern hearing aids give a lot of reasons to feel excited. Whether you rave about the ability to stream music and phone calls directly into your device or talk about how easy it is to adjust settings from an app on your phone, this enthusiasm removes the stigma of hearing aids for you and the person you\u2019re with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Are Hearing Aids Right For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone\u2019s hearing loss journey is unique to them, and you have to be ready to take that next step on your own time. However, if you\u2019re struggling to follow conversations at work or at home, hearing aids can help make your life a lot easier and more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention, you\u2019d be in good company. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db414.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid<\/a>, and that number is likely to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to become one of the millions of people enjoying the benefits of hearing aids or simply wish to learn more about your options, call the experts at <span class=\"company-name \">North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/a-guide-to-single-sided-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">A Guide To Single-Sided Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/what-to-know-about-wearing-hearing-aids-in-bad-weather\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About Wearing Hearing Aids in Bad Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nsavl.com\/what-to-know-about-high-frequency-hearing-loss-in-children\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About High Frequency Hearing Loss in Children<br><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Talking about your hearing loss or the fact that you wear hearing aids may not always feel like the easiest thing. You might not be sure when the right time is to bring it up or worry that you\u2019ll be seen as somehow less able or competent because you wear them. 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