Spread the word

From a boost in confidence, to becoming a better conversationalist, hearing aids make a dramatic difference to those around you too.

Enlisting the help of family, friends and colleagues during the adjustment phase will help provide the comfort and support you need for a positive transition.

For many of us, our hearing has been in decline for years before hearing aids are fitted, and people have started to speak more loudly towards us to compensate.

Once your hearing aids are fitted, ensure those around you know to speak to you at a normal volume.

This will help you adjust to a more natural level of sound, as well as remind them to include you in group conversations where previously you might have preferred one-on-one discussions.

While it may seem a difficult discussion to broach, keeping colleagues informed about your hearing loss will help them communicate more effectively so you can feel more confident in the workplace.

Whether it’s asking them to use email to communicate key details that you don’t want to get wrong verbally, to making sure you’re sitting in the ideal spot during meetings to best hear what’s being said.
Also, there may be existing technology such as audio loops in conference rooms that you might not be aware of without informing people that you wear a hearing aid.