Can A Holiday Party Cause Hearing Loss?

The holidays are upon us, and now is the time to gather with friends and family. This is a joyous time of year. If you have hearing loss, these holidays may be stressful. This is especially true when it comes to holiday parties. There are things that you can do to ensure that you are able to enjoy whatever holiday party you want to go to.

Worrying About Hearing Loss During The Party

You may worry that loud noises like music and fireworks could cause further hearing loss. If there is going to be loud music at the party, make sure that you are as far away from the noise as possible. If there are going to be noisemakers and fireworks, make sure that you take your hearing aids out. Wear hearing protection like ear muffs or ear plugs. You will also want to mention to the host of the party that you have hearing loss. tell them you want to avoid any exposure to loud noises. They should work with you to prevent your exposure to loud noises.

Tips For Hearing Well During Holiday

Another concern you may have is the fact that you may not hear people well. There are several things that you can do to make sure that you are not stressed out during the party. These things include:

• Telling your family and friends. Tell your friends and family about your hearing loss, and if you use hearing aids. Letting people know can help them understand.
• Face people. When talking to people, make sure that you face people to pay attention to what they are saying.
• Do small conversations. Do not try to talk to everyone at once. Never try to talk from across the room either.
• Never fake it. Do not act as you can hear. If you did not hear something someone said, ask them to repeat it.
• Moving. Do not be afraid to move to where you can hear better.

Get A Hearing Aid Check

One of the best things that you can do before you go to a holiday party is to go for a hearing aid check. Your hearing care specialist can check your hearing aids to ensure proper functionality. They can also make recommendations if you need an upgrade to your hearing aids. Hearing aid technology is always improving. There may be hearing aids that will help you to hear better during your holiday gathering.

Call Us Today

At Chicago Beltone, we want you to enjoy your holiday party while protecting your hearing. We can make sure that your hearing aids are working and clean. We can also give you tips on how to enjoy the party with hearing loss. Please give us a call today to schedule an appointment with one of our hearing care specialists.