Do you have hearing loss? Many people with hearing loss feel that they become isolated or miss out on social experiences due to their condition, but having a hearing loss doesn’t have to mean that your social life is limited.
Getting together with friends and loved ones is one of the greatest joys in life, and finding ways to ensure that you can still enjoy a good party is an important part of learning to live with hearing loss. Preparing yourself in advance and taking the time to ensure that you can cope with the party experience will be very helpful in making the most of the opportunity.
Hearing Loss And Coping With Parties
There are many ways to make the party experience easier when you have hearing loss, including:
- Think about where you sit. If you can see the expressions and visual cues around you, you may find it easier to socialize at a party, and ensuring that you sit in a well-lit area can help with this. You know your own hearing loss, so think about whether it is better to sit facing companions or positioned to make the best of your better ear.
- Talk to your host. Any good host will want to ensure you are comfortable, so if things like background music make it more difficult for you to join in with the party, explain this so that it can be taken into consideration.
- Be aware of your own feelings. If you find the party atmosphere difficult to cope with, don’t forget that it’s fine to take a break and find somewhere calm to relax and get away from the noise. You should feel comfortable looking after your own needs, so don’t feel self conscious about paying attention to your limits.
- Make the most of your hearing aids. If you wear hearing aids, you may find that certain settings offer a better hearing experience at parties. Your device should feature settings that filter out background noise, for example, making it easier to participate in conversations, and you may find that your audiologist has some good tips to make the most of your hearing aids in company.
Book a Free Hearing Test at Hidden Hearing
Hidden Hearing is Ireland’s leading private provider of hearing care solutions, and our national network includes over seventy-five branches and clinics. We offer free hearing tests, and our experienced audiologists are on hand to help you to find the best solution for your hearing loss and your lifestyle.
We have a wide range of hearing aids available for you to try, including new digital hearing aids that are tiny and discreet, as well as highly sensitive. Contact Hidden Hearing online today, or pop into your local branch.