{"id":1994,"date":"2024-05-16T21:25:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T21:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nalent.com\/?p=1994"},"modified":"2024-05-16T21:25:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T21:25:11","slug":"tips-to-help-you-come-to-terms-with-your-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nalent.com\/tips-to-help-you-come-to-terms-with-your-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips To Help You Come to Terms With Your Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hearing loss affects approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15% of U.S. adults<\/a>. Despite the pervasiveness of this condition, learning you have hearing loss can feel like a big blow. Let\u2019s take a look at a few tips to help you come to terms with hearing loss and approach treatment with confidence. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share Your Feelings<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-woman-looking-out-the-window.jpg\" alt=\"Happy woman looking out the window.\" class=\"wp-image-1997\" style=\"width:443px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-woman-looking-out-the-window.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-woman-looking-out-the-window-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nalent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Happy-woman-looking-out-the-window-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Coming to terms with hearing loss starts with accepting your condition and sharing your feelings about it. It\u2019s natural to experience emotions ranging from sadness and disbelief to anger or even happiness at the prospect of treatment. Sharing these feelings with others, whether friends or family members, prevents them from bottling up and helps you feel supported in your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communicate Your Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond sharing your feelings, don\u2019t hesitate to ask your friends, family or coworkers for communication accommodation. Accommodations may include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ask others to face you when speaking and to repeat or rephrase their words if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request written communication at work, such as memos and meeting transcripts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request sign language interpreters as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt for meetings or social gatherings in quieter settings, such as Brahan Spring Park, instead of noisy restaurants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that hearing loss is very common, and advocating for yourself and your needs is never an inconvenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seek Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting hearing loss treatment with a qualified audiologist can feel like a big step, but it makes all the difference in the world. If you decide to use hearing aids, your audiologist will <a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-tests\/\">identify your type and degree of hearing loss<\/a> and help you find the right device. Once you are fit with your new devices, you may be surprised at how much better you feel about hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Positive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting-counseling\/\">seeking treatment<\/a>, get ready to approach the world of hearing loss with positivity. Try to focus on the fact that, with treatment, conversations with your friends and family, meetings at work and even simple coffee orders will feel clear and accessible\u2014an essential step in accepting your hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about accepting and treating your hearing loss, contact <span class=\"company-name \">North Alabama ENT Associates<\/span> today to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/why-hearing-loss-can-make-words-sound-jumbled\/\" class=\"related-post\">Why Hearing Loss Can Make Words Sound Jumbled<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/are-custom-earplugs-the-right-choice-for-you\/\" class=\"related-post\">Are Custom Earplugs the Right Choice for You?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nalent.com\/can-yoga-help-minimize-tinnitus-symptoms\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Yoga Help Minimize Tinnitus Symptoms?<\/a><\/li><\/ul> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss affects approximately 15% of U.S. adults. 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