{"id":1302,"date":"2023-02-03T19:43:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T19:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/?p=1302"},"modified":"2023-02-09T00:27:42","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T00:27:42","slug":"how-to-have-the-best-valentines-day-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/how-to-have-the-best-valentines-day-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Have the Best Valentine\u2019s Day with Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Approximately \u201cOne in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss<\/a> in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations,\u201d reports the Nati<\/a>o<\/a>nal Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re among this number who have hearing loss, you may be curious how you can make the most out of Valentine\u2019s Day with your partner or date. Below we provide some tips to do just this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan a Quiet Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re planning to go out for a meal on Valentine\u2019s Day, consider ways to ensure it is a good listening environment for the best communication<\/a>. For example, since most people go out for dinner, you can instead go out for breakfast or lunch. Or, if you do want dinner, go during quieter hours, either before or after the rush. Choose a smaller, quieter restaurant and request a corner table that is far away from the kitchen and waiter\u2019s station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan a Trip <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rather than going out for just a meal, consider planning a trip to a quiet destination. You can choose somewhere interesting you\u2019ve never been that\u2019s close to your home or perhaps a private family-owned cabin further away. Do your research to ensure you will be able to listen to your partner or date\u2019s conversation with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring Your Devices & Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you already own hearing aids, be sure to bring them with you in addition to any necessary supplies. For example, you may want to bring spare batteries and a cleaning kit, especially if you\u2019re planning to stay somewhere overnight. This will ensure you\u2019re not left unable to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Your Audiologist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t yet made the investment in hearing aids or you haven\u2019t had your hearing tested in over a year, schedule an appointment with your audiologist at Prescott Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy<\/span>. They can ensure you\u2019re hearing your best this Valentine\u2019s Day by fitting you with hearing aids or reprogramming your current ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about communication strategies or to schedule an appointment with a hearing aid expert, call Prescott Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n