The holiday season is officially upon us, and all the joyous festivities and family gatherings that come with it!
From family dinners to busy grocery stores, the holidays carry a fair amount of stress with their fun. Take a look at a couple of our tips to manage hearing loss for a stress-free holiday season.
Larger stores attract more shoppers and often more noise, making them difficult to navigate for people with hearing loss. Supporting locally owned businesses for all your holiday needs will help boost the local economy and may be easier for those with hearing loss.
When even the smallest family gatherings can get loud, it is essential to communicate your hearing loss needs to your loved ones. A couple of ways your family and friends can accommodate your hearing loss include but are not limited to:
Hearing aids are a great addition to any holiday season. The small but technologically advanced devices improve communication by amplifying speech sounds, reducing background noise and managing tinnitus symptoms. You can also combine your hearing aids with assistive listening devices to significantly enhance the listening experience and communication.