{"id":5043,"date":"2024-06-07T14:26:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T18:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/?p=5043"},"modified":"2024-06-07T14:26:32","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T18:26:32","slug":"how-to-accept-your-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/how-to-accept-your-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Accept Your Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17673-hearing-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one in 10 people<\/a> in the United States live with some degree of hearing loss. Accepting <a href=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/hearing-loss\/\">your hearing loss<\/a> can be an empowering experience that paves the way for effective treatment and improved quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Tips for Accepting Your Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1253\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Smiling-senior-woman.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling senior woman.\" class=\"wp-image-5046\" style=\"width:493px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Smiling-senior-woman.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Smiling-senior-woman-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1253px) 100vw, 1253px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Accepting your hearing loss may take some time. A few ways you can help speed up the process include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Embrace your emotions<\/strong>. Accepting your hearing loss involves dealing with a range of emotions. It&#8217;s essential to embrace these feelings privately through journaling or publicly with your trusted friends, family or support groups. Sharing your experiences can alleviate the emotional burden and help you come to grips with your condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask for help<\/strong>. Clear communication with the people in your life is crucial. Inform your friends, family and colleagues about your hearing loss and ask for their help when needed. Help may include emotional support, workplace accommodations or communication strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educate yourself<\/strong>. Learning about your hearing loss can demystify the condition and reduce anxiety. Ask your audiologist questions about your type of hearing loss, its causes and the best available treatments. This knowledge will empower you to make informed decisions about your health and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After acknowledging your emotions, asking for help from those around you and educating yourself on your hearing loss, embracing treatment is your next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Loss Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a professional hearing test, your audiologist will discuss your treatment options. Depending on your degree and cause of hearing loss, these options may include hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices or surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adapting to hearing loss and beginning treatment takes time and energy. Be patient with yourself as you adjust. Focus on the positive changes. Maybe hearing aids <a href=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\">help you enjoy your favorite tunes<\/a> or the sounds of birds chirping in Morris Canal Park. Maybe your new sound clarity helps you understand those around you better. Whatever treatment path you choose, do your best to maintain a positive outlook. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these steps and embracing your treatment options, you can work to accept your hearing loss and thrive despite it. For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists, reach out to Speech &#038; Hearing Associates today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/new-research-genomes-shows-promise-in-restoring-auditory-function\/\" class=\"related-post\">New Research Genomes Shows Promise in Restoring Auditory Function<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/recognizing-teen-hearing-loss-key-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore\/\" class=\"related-post\">Recognizing Teen Hearing Loss: Key Signs You Shouldn\u2019t Ignore<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/protecting-your-hearing-after-hearing-loss-why-it-still-matters\/\" class=\"related-post\">Protecting Your Hearing After Hearing Loss: Why It Still Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Approximately one in 10 people in the United States live with some degree of hearing loss. Accepting your hearing loss can be an empowering experience that paves the way for effective treatment and improved quality of life. Three Tips for Accepting Your Hearing Loss Accepting your hearing loss may take some time. 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