Building a Support System for Hearing Loss

If you have experienced reduced hearing with age, you are far from alone. Millions of adults in the US suffer from presbycusis, a gradual loss of hearing that occurs with age. Unfortunately, many older people with impaired hearing are not seeking out the help they need. Some have simply not noticed that they have a problem, others are ashamed or embarrassed about asking for help, and others do not want to be a burden to their loved ones.

The truth is that presbycusis, while not curable, can be managed in many ways. Hearing aids, guidance from a skilled audiologist, and a little support from your friends and family can turn your life around. Do not be afraid to ask for small favors from your loved ones; you may be surprised how willing they are to help you out.

If you have any questions about your condition or possible solutions, just call HearingPlanet at 1-800-432-7669 to speak with an experienced hearing aid specialist.

How Your Loved Ones can Help

For many people with hearing loss, asking the people around them to change their routines or behaviors is the hardest part of getting help. However, the people who care about you will want to do what they can to improve their communication with you. Additionally, they can help a lot by doing very small favors like:

• Facing you while speaking with you
• Speaking more clearly, not loudly or slowly
• Keeping unnecessary background noises, like TVs or radios, to a minimum
• Avoiding blocking their mouths with hands, cups, etc while talking

These simple things can greatly improve your conversations, and therefore relationships, with family members and other loved ones.

Contact Us

You, your loved ones, and your audiologist can all work together to improve your life greatly. To begin exploring your options today, contact a hearing aid expert from HearingPlanet at 1-800-432-7669.