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Understanding your loved ones hearing loss

It's awkward, isn't it? One of your loved ones is clearly losing their hearing, but how do you approach such a sensitive matter without offending them?! The key is to avoid clichés and get straight to the things they care about. Here are a few ideas for different personality types: The party animal This person

Understanding your loved ones hearing loss

Jun 29, 2018

It’s awkward, isn’t it? One of your loved ones is clearly losing their hearing, but how do you approach such a sensitive matter without offending them?!

The key is to avoid clichés and get straight to the things they care about. Here are a few ideas for different personality types:

The party animal

This person lives to party! They’re always out socialising, going to dinner parties, bars and they live for gossip and fun. Hearing loss, if untreated, will actively reduce this enjoyment. They’ll start to miss what people have said and communication barriers will rise. In fact, noisy backgrounds make it even harder for people to hear, so they may even find their beloved partying ways dwindle to a sad end if they don’t seek help.

The joker

This person has a one-liner for every occasion and making people laugh is what they live for. As we all know, in comedy, timing is crucial. Landing a joke at the right time is much more difficult when you can’t quite hear what others are saying around you.

The movie nerd

This person likes nothing more than an immersive night at the movies. They have the latest surround sound bar at home, subwoofers under the couch and spend Saturday nights hooked on the latest movie releases. The trouble is, no matter how good the sound is at the movies or how high-tech their home sound system is, hearing loss will really reduce the full movie experience.

Even if the person you love doesn’t fit the above personality types, chances are there is something about them that will be compromised if hearing loss is left untreated. As an audiologist and someone who has seen many personal journeys, my advice is:

  • Be sensitive as to when you bring it up

  • Gently let them know you have noticed a change – don’t joke about it

  • Ask questions, e.g. “do you think you are listening to the TV louder lately?”

  • Be supportive and interested when they take the steps to change

If you’d like any more advice, contact me (Jana at Allison Audiology) on (832) 703-1999 and let’s have a chat about how we can help them stay themselves.

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Dr. Jana Emola-Austin, Au.D

Dr. Jana Emola-Austin, Au.D

Doctor of Audiology

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Jana Emola-Austin discovered her passion for audiology while pursuing graduate studies at the University of North Texas. As owner of Allison Audiology, she's dedicated to improving patients' lives through better hearing and innovative technology. Outside the office, Jana enjoys time with her family, two dogs, cooking, and coastal getaways along the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Protecting your ears from noise-induced hearing loss or swimmer’s ear helps ensure that you can avoid the damage caused at work, during recreational activities, and other lifestyle events that lead to hearing challenges later in life. Allison Audiology and Hearing Aids Center can help keep you hearing better for as long as possible with customized hearing protection that provides the comfort and protection you need.

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Protecting your ears from noise-induced hearing loss or swimmer’s ear helps ensure that you can avoid the damage caused at work, during recreational activities, and other lifestyle events that lead to hearing challenges later in life. Allison Audiology and Hearing Aids Center can help keep you hearing better for as long as possible with customized hearing protection that provides the comfort and protection you need.

Submit the adjacent form to make an appointment with us at the Houston hearing center nearest you to find out how our comfortable, effective hearing protection can help safeguard your hearing while enhancing your auditory experience.

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  • Dr Arceneaux very knowledgeable. Answer all my question and replace a wire on my hearing aid that was defective.

    Anna G

    2 weeks ago

  • Dr. Moder was a gem from start to finish. I felt like my concerns were being heard and that my past experiences were validated.

    Conrad M

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  • Our first time visiting your office. Everyone was so professional; clean office; state of the Art equipment; great hearing aid presentation and invaluable advice.

    Beth R

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  • I had an incredible experience at this hearing test center! The staff were professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. From the moment I walked in

    Naqibullah A

    2 weeks ago

Our Happy Patients Say

  • Dr Arceneaux very knowledgeable. Answer all my question and replace a wire on my hearing aid that was defective.

    Anna G

    2 weeks ago

  • Dr. Moder was a gem from start to finish. I felt like my concerns were being heard and that my past experiences were validated.

    Conrad M

    1 month ago

  • Our first time visiting your office. Everyone was so professional; clean office; state of the Art equipment; great hearing aid presentation and invaluable advice.

    Beth R

    2 months ago

  • I had an incredible experience at this hearing test center! The staff were professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. From the moment I walked in

    Naqibullah A

    2 weeks ago

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