When You ’ re Having Trouble Hearing
• Talk to your friends and family . Tell them what you ’ re experiencing and be clear and direct in expressing your thoughts and feelings . Ask whether they have noticed your hearing troubles and listen to their feedback .
• Describe specific instances and circumstances when your hearing is affected most . Armed with this knowledge , friends and family can help you manage various situations .
• Determine a plan of action . Set an appointment to have your hearing checked by an audiologist . If you wear a hearing aid , be sure to carry extra batteries . Notice ways to adjust your environment to reduce background noise .
• Make hearing wellness a priority . Data shows hearing is important to a person ’ s mental and physical wellness , and untreated hearing loss can have multiple health consequences .
Find more hearing resources , downloadable guides and an audiologist finder at akoio . com .
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