Sitting on the living room couch, you might expect to exchange the day's happenings with your partner, but instead, you're met with a troubling silence. Could this stillness mean something's up, like a potential hearing issue that's crept into your peaceful time? It's honestly more usual than many of us think, especially as we get older. Notice how the TV volume gets cranked up when you settle in for your favorite show, or how at family get-togethers, there's more smiling and nodding than joining the chatter?
This isn't about disregard or simply zoning out; it might be that hearing loss is taking hold without you realizing it. Is this ringing a bell for what's happening at your home? Let's take a straightforward look at the signs and get to grips with hearing loss. Believe it or not, understanding can bridge gaps in communication that might've been growing without you noticing. And guess what—I've got some real-life stuff and practical advice that just might make a difference.
Bringing Back the Buzz of Conversation
Noticing little things, like having to turn up the TV volume or missing parts of conversations, can be early signs that hearing isn't quite up to par. It's pretty common as we get older. Wouldn't it be nice to get back to enjoying lively conversations and understanding every word without straining?
If your hearing check suggests you could use some help, our team at HearWell Group is on standby. There's no need to miss out on life's rich sounds when the right hearing aid might be just what you need to amplify those special moments. Why not make every word count – for yourself, for your spouse, for the entire family?
Sources & References
- Kamil, R. J., & Lin, F. R. (2015). The effects of hearing impairment in older adults on communication partners: A systematic review. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 26(2), 155-182. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4354686/
- Wallhagen, M. I., Strawbridge, W. J., Shema, S. J., & Kaplan, G. A. (2004). Impact of self-assessed hearing loss on a spouse: A longitudinal analysis of couples. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 59(3), S190-S196. https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/article/59/3/S190/523293
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. (2016). Age-related hearing loss. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/age-related-hearing-loss
- World Health Organization. (2021). Deafness and hearing loss. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss
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