A complete guide on mild hearing loss from an expert Audiologist
Did you recently get diagnosed with a mild hearing loss? Or is there anyone you know who has been diagnosed with hearing loss?
People get overwhelmed and intimidated by such a diagnosis. However, do not worry about it if you have already sought a proper solution to your problem.
There are ways to cope with hearing loss. But you might ask how. Let’s jump into that.
How should one deal with mild hearing loss?
As overwhelming as it sounds, the solution is much simpler. Here are a few steps you can decidedly take.
- You can take a small 3-minute online hearing test from the comfort of your home or any place and figure out what the problem is that you are dealing with.
- The next step is to consult an audiologist who can cater to your specific issues and needs and provide the best-suited solution for you.
- You can always use a hearing aid if your hearing needs to be amplified, and they are readily available.
- If the hearing deficiency is caused by ear-wax accumulation, earwax removal can be a simple solution.
- Finally, seek help where you need it. A therapist can help you to deal with the situation if you feel overwhelmed.
While there are ways to ease your problem, a better way to deal with this is to prevent the issue in the first place. Use earplugs to avoid noise-induced hearing loss and avoid using earbuds and q-tips to prevent injuries and infections.
The problem of hearing deficit is not just limited to the inability to hear. It is also about emotional support that is often unavailable to the hard of hearing person.
According to studies, with mild hearing loss, a person is most likely to develop mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. These issues stem from social isolation and the stigma attached to hearing loss.
We need to do away with these regressive ideas and stigmas and normalize hearing loss. It is a prevalent problem globally too!
It may also be useful to seek help from a therapist after being diagnosed with hearing loss. A mild hearing is a huge change to adjust with. You have to accept it mentally and then learn how to live your life and alter your life with it.
How to make the adjustment process easier for a loved one with a hearing loss
If you know someone who has recently been diagnosed with a mild hearing loss, you can help make this transition easier. Below are a few suggestions to support your loved ones who have been diagnosed with hearing loss:
- Don’t play anything on high volume in the spaces they occupy.
- Shouting doesn’t help anyone. Don’t use that in an attempt to talk to them. Just try to speak clearly to convey your message to people who suffer from hearing loss.
- Getting their attention by their name would be very helpful for both of you to initiate a conversation.
- Ensure their room has sufficient lighting.
- Do not face elsewhere while communicating with them.
- You may be asked to repeat yourself often. Please be kind and considerate to their vulnerability and help them by repeating your words.
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