Since becoming a hearing aid wearer and learning that I am at least partially deaf, I have begun to understand my friends reactions to hearing loss, both before my diagnosis and after. There is a level of acceptance shown by […]
Having hearing loss doesn’t ever have to be a curse on your social life. The important thing is to make certain that you are well informed and as prepared as possible before going out on social outings. Having hearing loss […]
We all know that having hearing loss can affect our ability to communicate, which may, in turn, affect our relationships. So, what happens when we wish to embark on a new romantic relationship? When should we tell the object of […]
As someone with single-sided hearing loss, video chat has transformed my relationships. Video chat allows you to lip-read or use sign language.
Relationships can be tricky at the best of times, but many of us find them most difficult in the early stages. Whether you’re quite comfortable talking to others about your hearing loss, or you feel ill at ease about it, […]
I noticed that my social connections began to change in many ways. Hearing loss affected my relationships!
When it comes to giving gifts for people with hearing loss, there are two ways to go – practical gifts, things the recipient will find useful but wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves; or luxury items, gifts to indulge the recipient. When […]
Christmas is the perfect time to indulge loved ones and show them how much you care. Wouldn’t it be nice to give an extra thoughtful present to a friend or relative with hearing loss this Christmas? We thought we’d take […]
Loud TVs, screaming children, family talking over each other. Holidays can be tough for those with hearing loss. So what are the best tips to survive family gatherings? We asked our Twitter community to find out…
