Communication is the cornerstone of human interaction. It shapes our relationships, experiences, and daily interactions, making it hard to navigate conversations. Some individuals may resort to pretending to hear rather than admitting their difficulty. While this coping mechanism may seem harmless, the act of pretending to hear can have significant consequences for both the individual and those around them. The …
Treat Hearing Loss to Help You Stay Socially Connected
While a lot of us are getting back to our social lives after the global pandemic which spread across the world around three years ago, some aspects of our social life still just don’t feel the same. This may feel especially true for people with a developing hearing loss. It may have been present years before the pandemic hit, but …
Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
It’s likely that one or more people in your life have challenged hearing. One in eight people over the age of 12 in the United States has hearing loss in both ears. Moreover, people who have close relationships with older adults, whether it be a peer or a family member, are more likely to encounter someone with difficulty hearing. One …
Improving Communication with Your Family
Is your father or mother struggling to keep up with conversations? Do they ask you to repeat yourself often, or do they complain that you are always mumbling? Maybe when you call, they don’t always pick up the phone. While you can chalk it up to forgetfulness, it’s more likely that they didn’t even hear the telephone ringing. Another common …