Hearing Health
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Did you know hearing loss and diabetes are two of America’s greatest health concerns? Seniors often experience both. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly… Read More
It’s that time of year again when department stores are stacked high with festive ornaments and your neighbors have slowly started to dress their yard with exciting lights and trinkets. Perhaps you’ve joined in on the holiday fun and displayed your holiday collection too… ‘tis the season after all!
While the season may bring many opportunities to celebrate and spend quality time with loved ones, it’s no secret that hearing loss during the holidays can be overwhelming and sometimes difficult. It may be hard to focus on what one person is saying amidst excited chatter or hear a loved one clearly from across the room, but a little compassion and careful planning can go a long way this holiday season.
Holiday parties can be a great way to reconnect and celebrate with friends and family, but it can also be physically and emotionally taxing for loved ones who are hard of hearing. Conversations can be more difficult to follow during social gatherings, and jokes may fall flat–especially if background noise is interfering with hearing aids. Luckily, there are many tips that can help you prepare for the holidays and make this holiday season more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone:
Read more on communication tips for talking to people with hearing loss.
Whether you’re keeping tabs on each other through various social platforms, email exchanges or with a caption phone, inclusion during the holidays can help make loved ones who are hard of hearing feel valued, respected, and supported. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, being hard of hearing can tend to isolate people from others. “When you have to struggle to converse, you’re less likely to want to socialize in groups or go out to restaurants.” Thankfully, staying in touch with friends and family has never been easier.
Online platforms like Facebook and call captioning services like ClearCaptions can make it easy to stay connected with friends and family. However, having internet service has become an essential part of staying connected for everyone. Ensure your loved ones can easily communicate throughout the holidays and all year-round with these programs that can help make internet service more affordable.
Remember, a little compassion and some considerate planning this holiday season can go a long way. Do you know someone who is living with hearing loss who doesn’t yet have a caption phone? Help them get connected before the holidays! Visit our Sign Me Up page or call 866-246-7850. Happy holidays!
If you have questions about ClearCaptions service, for home and mobile call use, contact us online or call 1-866-246-7850.
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ClearCaptions is available in the United States and its territories only. FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. IP Captioned Telephone Service may use a live operator. The operator generates captions of what the other party to the call says. These captions are then sent to your phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. No costs are passed along to individuals who qualify for the service.