{"id":3683,"date":"2022-12-08T06:31:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T06:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/?p=3683"},"modified":"2022-12-08T06:31:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T06:31:50","slug":"make-the-most-of-holiday-gatherings-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/make-the-most-of-holiday-gatherings-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the Most of Holiday Gatherings With Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not sure about you, but we can\u2019t believe it\u2019s already December! For many of us, this means a month of office parties, family get-togethers and festive nights out at Huber\u2019s Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

While the holiday seasons bring about a lot of joy, they can also cause a fair amount of stress. This is especially true if you\u2019re one of the 15% of American adults who report some degree of hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n

Why Hearing Loss Can Make the Holidays Harder \"Holiday<\/h2>\n

Hearing loss<\/a> affects your ability to understand speech. This can lead to frequent misinterpretations or cause you to miss certain parts of conversations. It can especially be difficult to hear in louder environments with lots of background noise.<\/p>\n

Holiday gatherings can pose challenges due to things like music playing, multiple people talking at once and dishes clanking in the background.<\/p>\n

People with hearing loss may feel frustrated or isolated from not being able to follow conversations or frequently asking others to repeat themselves. Some might even prefer to stay home and skip out on celebrations rather than deal with the stress of not being able to hear properly. This can lead to isolation and loneliness and put a strain on your relationships.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Hearing Aids and Other Communication Strategies Can Help You Connect<\/h2>\n

Thankfully, hearing loss doesn\u2019t have to keep you from missing out on the holiday fun. Here are some tips that will help you enjoy gathering with others this season:<\/p>\n