{"id":4915,"date":"2020-04-07T21:04:14","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T21:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=4915"},"modified":"2020-04-09T22:49:36","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T22:49:36","slug":"talk-to-your-loved-ones-about-their-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/talk-to-your-loved-ones-about-their-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Talk to Your Loved Ones About Their Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n\t\t\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\":\"Article\",\n\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/#article\",\n\t\t\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/#website\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t\"isPartOf\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/#webpage\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t\"name\":\"Talk to Your Loved Ones About Their Hearing Loss\",\n\t\t\"author\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Organization\",\n\t\t\t\"name\":\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/#organization\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t\"datePublished\":\"2020-04-07\",\n\t\t\"dateModified\":\"2020-04-09\",\n\t\t\"keywords\":\"hearing loss, how to talk about hearing loss, talking about hearing loss\",\n\t\t\"image\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\n\t\t\t\"url\":\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gus-moretta-BCyfpZE3aVE-unsplash-scaled.jpg\",\n\t\t\t\"description\":\"Talk to Your Loved Ones About Their Hearing Loss\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t\"articleSection\":\"Hearing loss is a deeply personal topic for many people. When you can\u2019t hear well and have to rely on technology and accommodations from others in order to communicate, it can make you feel like you\u2019ve lost your independence and autonomy. In addition, feeling like you\u2019re missing out on conversations never feels good, no matter...\",\n\t\t\"articleBody\":\"It may be tempting to bring up your loved one\u2019s hearing loss whenever it is relevant, such as when they ask you to repeat yourself, but in many cases, this is the worst time to talk about it.\",\n\t\t\"url\":\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/talk-to-your-loved-ones-about-their-hearing-loss\/\",\n\t\t\"headline\":\"Talk to Your Loved Ones About Their Hearing Loss\",\n\t\t\"publisher\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Organization\",\n\t\t\t\"name\":\"San Francisco Audiology\",\n\t\t\t\"logo\":{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\n\t\t\t\t\"url\":\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/main-logo.jpg\",\n\t\t\t\t\"description\":\"San Francisco Audiology\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t}<\/script><br \/>\nHearing loss is a deeply personal topic for many people. When you can\u2019t hear well and have to rely on technology and accommodations from others in order to communicate, it can make you feel like you\u2019ve lost your independence and autonomy. In addition, feeling like you\u2019re missing out on conversations never feels good, no matter what your hearing ability is. If you want to talk to your loved one about <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">their hearing loss<\/a>, below are some tips for navigating the conversation.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose the Right Time &amp; Place<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"how to talk to your loved one about hearing loss\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gus-moretta-BCyfpZE3aVE-unsplash-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"couple hugging\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gus-moretta-BCyfpZE3aVE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gus-moretta-BCyfpZE3aVE-unsplash-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gus-moretta-BCyfpZE3aVE-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gus-moretta-BCyfpZE3aVE-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>It may be tempting to bring up your loved one\u2019s hearing loss whenever it is relevant, such as when they ask you to repeat yourself, but in many cases, this is the worst time to talk about it. If your loved one feels vulnerable already, bringing up a sensitive topic may make them feel angry, defensive or self-conscious.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, opt for a private, quiet place to talk. Not only is this environment ideal for someone with hearing loss to <a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/communication-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">understand what you\u2019re saying<\/a>, they won\u2019t feel embarrassed or called out in front of others. Create a comfortable space that will appeal to the person you\u2019re conversing with.<\/p>\n<h2>Show Love<\/h2>\n<p>In order to come across as compassionate, it\u2019s important that you<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/report\/51831-5-tips-for-talking-to-your-loved-one-about-hearing-loss\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Five tips for talking to your loved one about hearing loss | Healthy Hearing\"> have the conversation out of love rather than frustration<\/a>. Do not interrupt when they are talking, and don\u2019t patronize or be condescending. The conversation will run more smoothly if you assume they know about their condition rather than telling them what you think is wrong. And while it\u2019s true that living with someone with untreated hearing loss can feel frustrating, remember it is not about you. Emphasize that you are concerned about <em>their<\/em> health and wellbeing, not your convenience.<\/p>\n<h2>Offer Support<\/h2>\n<p>Let your loved one know that they don\u2019t have to face hearing loss alone. Offer to go with them to the hearing test and fitting appointments, and be sure to follow through. Let them know that you are a team and you\u2019re willing to take the journey with them.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the hearing rehabilitation process or to learn communication tips, contact the experts at San Francisco Audiology today.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn More About Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/can-hearing-loss-lead-to-injury\/\">Can Hearing Loss Lead to Injury?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/dont-let-hearing-loss-hurt-your-career\/\">Don\u2019t Let Hearing Loss Hurt Your Career<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/communicating-with-the-hearing-impaired-strategies-for-success\/\">Communicating with the Hearing Impaired: Strategies for Success<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is a deeply personal topic for many people. 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