{"id":809,"date":"2023-02-10T00:43:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T05:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/?p=809"},"modified":"2023-02-10T00:43:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T05:43:31","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-dating-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/how-to-make-the-most-of-dating-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make the Most of Dating With Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dating always has the potential to be a little nerve-wracking! If you have hearing loss<\/a>, you may be worried about how it might impact your dating life or how to talk about it with any new potential partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s go over a few ways to make the most of dating when you have hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritize Your Hearing Health <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hearing loss is a very common condition. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that \u201cone in eight people in the United States<\/a> aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears.\u201d The good news is that it\u2019s also a very treatable one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve noticed changes in your hearing, make it a priority to schedule an appointment for a hearing test. After getting your results, your audiologist can work with you to find the right pair of hearing aids <\/a>that will make communication with others easier, making dates and other social events much less stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick Quiet Date Spots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even with hearing aids, a crowded bar or live music event may not be the best place for a date if you have hearing loss. Instead, opt for a quiet stroll or lunch at a mellow Naples caf\u00e9 like Kunjani Craft Coffee & Gallery. Remember that it\u2019s not just volume that is important, but lighting as well. Pick well-lit environments so that you can better see your date\u2019s face when they are talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk About Effective Communication Strategies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though you might feel a bit hesitant talking about your hearing loss, it will make it easier for both you and your date if you take some time to discuss it. This affords you the opportunity to talk about effective communication strategies, like making sure they are facing you during conversation and not covering their mouths. It also helps to eliminate any frustration or hurt feelings that might come from them assuming that you weren\u2019t listening to what they were saying instead of just not hearing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utilize Helpful Hearing Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many hearing aids can utilize technology like Bluetooth\u00ae or telecoil to help you to stream sound directly into your hearing aids if you\u2019re out watching a movie or sporting event. If you stay in and watch something at home, you can use Bluetooth as well as closed captioning to make sure you don\u2019t miss anything that\u2019s said and can instead relax and enjoy the show with your date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our hearing experts, contact Center For Hearing<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n