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Unfortunately, when you have a hearing loss, social gatherings can lead to challenging listening situations. This is no different at Christmas, perhaps even heightened. However, fear not as we\u2019ve put a few helpful tips together to ensure you get into the Christmas spirit with the best hearing possible.<\/p>\n

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Wear your aids<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Perhaps the most obvious: if you own hearing aids, use them! Don\u2019t forget that digital hearing aids are more than just sound amplifiers, so they want just be making the carols louder! They will filter out the unwanted noises and help you to focus on speech. They will also reduce background noise and cut back on distortion. If you are staying away during the festive period, don\u2019t forget to take spare batteries, domes and filters with you as well as your cleaning kit.<\/p>\n

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Improve the sound around you<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One way to make sure you are in the best possible environment to enjoy the festivities is to improve the sound around you. You can do this by following a few simple actions:<\/p>\n

1. Find a quiet corner \u2013 try to avoid standing next to speakers or even in the noisy kitchen area. This will ensure you are able to hear conversations properly.<\/p>\n

2. Try to position yourself so you can see as many peoples faces as possible \u2013 seeing the gestures and faces of whoever is speaking can help you to lip read and understand what they\u2019re saying. It would be advisable to stand somewhere that has good lighting and nothing is blocked from view from decorations.<\/p>\n

3. Ask for assistance \u2013 your partner or a loved and trusted family member will be more than happy to help you and repeat anything you\u2019ve not understood discreetly for you. This can help you to feel more confident in the conversation.<\/p>\n

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Background noise<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Obviously background noise will make it harder for you to hear, especially when there are lively conversations, singing and noisy present unwrapping. When background noises increase, we naturally all talk louder to compensate which forces the conversation volume to quickly escalate. This will make the whole event noisier which can be challenging if you have a hearing loss. To make the most of these situations, you can try the following:<\/p>\n

1. Ensure the volume of background music isn\u2019t too loud \u2013 everyone loves a Christmas classic but we need to be mindful of everyone in the room<\/p>\n

2. Leave the dishes until later \u2013 clattering of kitchen dishes can create an awful lot of background noise to those with a hearing loss so leaving this until the party is over would be a real help<\/p>\n

3. Turn off the TV \u2013 this noise can distract from conversation and make it harder for people to hear conversations. Obviously don\u2019t forget to switch it back on for the Queen\u2019s Speech!<\/p>\n

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Ask for help<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We know that the people around us may not always know how to help a loved one with their hearing loss in the best way so the best thing to do is to tell them! Everyone wants to have a successful and pleasant Christmas time and anything anyone can do to make your experience better won\u2019t be too much to ask!<\/p>\n

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If you or a loved one is struggling with hearing and you need a little help, please don\u2019t hesitate to\u00a0get in touch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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