{"id":5909,"date":"2023-08-04T20:14:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T20:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=5909"},"modified":"2023-08-04T20:14:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T20:14:23","slug":"how-to-tell-a-loved-one-they-may-need-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/how-to-tell-a-loved-one-they-may-need-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell a Loved One They May Need Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hearing loss<\/a> is a common chronic condition that affects millions of people every year. If you feel like a parent, spouse or other loved one has developed hearing problems, you may be wondering how to talk to them about taking steps toward treating their hearing loss with hearing aids.<\/a><\/p>\n

Hearing Loss Becomes More Common with Age<\/h2>\n

While anyone can develop hearing loss, it does become more common with age. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss among adults between the ages of 20-69<\/a>, with most hearing loss occurring in the 60-69 age bracket.<\/p>\n

Age-Related Hearing Loss Comes on Gradually<\/h2>\n

One common feature of age-related hearing loss is that symptoms often appear gradually. Sometimes, they can come on so slowly that the person with hearing loss might not even notice it at first, and instead, it’s a family member, partner or friend who notices the change.<\/p>\n

If you think someone you love is struggling with their hearing, consider the following tips to have a conversation with them about getting hearing aids.<\/p>\n

Four Tips For Talking to A Loved One About Hearing Aids \"Adult<\/h2>\n