{"id":2697,"date":"2021-11-09T17:57:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T22:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=2697"},"modified":"2021-11-09T17:57:02","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T22:57:02","slug":"tips-to-hear-better-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/tips-to-hear-better-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Hear Better for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s November and the holiday season is officially upon us. This means family gatherings, holiday parties and visits to <a href=\"http:\/\/lightsofthesouth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lights of the South.<\/a> While these are activities that bring a lot of excitement and joy, they can also be stressful. This is especially true if you have hearing loss. With all the extra socializing comes the possibility that you might struggle to follow conversations or miss important moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s examine a few tips to help you hear better during the holidays and let you enjoy your time with family and loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communicate Your Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no need to be embarrassed about asking people for help so that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting-counseling\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting-counseling\/\">better understand them<\/a>. A few things you could do if you run into trouble include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holiday-hearing-tips-family-together-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"family at thanksgiving dinner\" class=\"wp-image-2699\" width=\"404\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holiday-hearing-tips-family-together-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holiday-hearing-tips-family-together-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holiday-hearing-tips-family-together-256x171.jpg 256w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holiday-hearing-tips-family-together-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/holiday-hearing-tips-family-together-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ask for any clarification or for someone to rephrase something they said if you didn\u2019t catch it the first time.<\/li><li>Let the person (or persons) you are talking with know that it can be a bit harder for you to hear.<\/li><li>If you are in a larger group, and there is a particular person you most want to talk with, try to sit or stand as close to them as possible.<\/li><li>If you get lost, ask someone near you what the topic of conversation is so that you can join in if you desire.<\/li><li>Keep a pen and paper or some other writing device in case you are really struggling to understand.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Your Lip-Reading Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While lip-reading isn\u2019t always precise, it can be a helpful skill that lets you feel more confident in taking an active role in conversations. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearinglink.org\/living\/lipreading-communicating\/what-is-lipreading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A few tips<\/a> to help you lip-read include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Asking the person you are talking to face you and avoid covering their mouth while speaking.<\/li><li>Making sure the room is well-lit, if possible.<\/li><li>Asking people to look directly at you when speaking.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lip-reading takes a lot of mental energy. If you start to feel tired or frustrated don\u2019t be afraid to give yourself breaks and spend some time alone somewhere quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have Your Hearing Aids on Hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\">hearing aids<\/a>, bring them with you to any holiday event. Make sure they are fully-functioning, with working batteries. Bring extra batteries or make sure to charge your hearing aids before going out if you use a rechargeable device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been noticing any issues with your hearing aids, schedule an appointment with your <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing specialist<\/a> to discuss your concerns. They can make any needed adjustments to ensure your hearing aids are working at their highest levels, so that you can head into the holiday season with peace of mind and quality hearing. For more questions or if you wish to schedule an appointment, call Augusta ENT today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/all-about-babies-and-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">All About Babies and Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/avoiding-common-pitfalls-tips-for-new-hearing-aid-users\/\" class=\"related-post\">Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Tips for New Hearing Aid Users<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/why-you-should-reconsider-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Why You Should Reconsider Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><\/ul> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s November and the holiday season is officially upon us. This means family gatherings, holiday parties and visits to Lights of the South. While these are activities that bring a lot of excitement and joy, they can also be stressful. This is especially true if you have hearing loss. With all the extra socializing comes&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2699,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"These tips for the holidays can help you communicate better with your family and friends whether or not you are experiencing hearing loss. 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