{"id":1795,"date":"2022-03-04T01:49:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T01:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/?p=1795"},"modified":"2022-03-04T01:49:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T01:49:50","slug":"how-to-help-your-loved-one-understand-the-benefits-of-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/how-to-help-your-loved-one-understand-the-benefits-of-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Loved One Understand the Benefits of Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Millions of people who would benefit from hearing aids<\/a> are currently not using them. If you have a loved one with untreated hearing loss who is hesitant to get help, you might be feeling frustrated, resentful and unsure of what steps to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s your spouse, partner, parent or friend, let\u2019s examine some of the best ways to convince them to address their hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick the Right Time <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Timing is everything, and that includes when to talk to your loved ones about hearing loss. Make sure it\u2019s a time when neither of you are rushed or under extra stress. Adopt a casual and non-confrontational tone. Let them know that you are having this conversation because you care about them, and make sure they feel safe and heard when sharing their feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tout the Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 2013 study looked at people who were fitted with hearing aids but chose not to wear them. One of the biggest reasons was that participants felt their devi<\/a>ces<\/a> did not give them enough benefit<\/a> and weren\u2019t worth the value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can take a while to get the full benefits of hearing aids and many of the advantages they offer might not be known. Hearing aids can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n