Summer events like the Flying Colors Butterfly Festival or the Atlanta Ice Scream Festival are part of what makes the season so fun in Atlanta. If you’re among the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, finding ways to communicate effectively can add even more enjoyment to your summer festivals.
Let’s look at three ways you can manage your hearing loss this season.
1. Wear Hearing Aids
Wearing hearing aids might seem like an obvious solution, but fewer than 11% of people with disabling hearing loss worldwide use them.[1] Many people wait to get hearing aids or avoid getting them altogether because they don’t believe the devices will provide enough benefit. The truth is that even people with mild hearing loss can benefit from these technologically advanced devices.
Hearing aids pick up, amplify and deliver speech sounds right to your ears. They can help you communicate with vendors, chat with your friends or even listen to live music.
2. Look at the Vendors
With tables full of all sorts of goodies, it’s easy to get distracted when you’re talking to vendors about their products. Unfortunately, looking away means you miss out on visual cues like lip movements and body language that can add context to the conversation. Focus your attention on the vendor when they’re talking and browse to your heart’s content afterward.
3. Bring a Friend
Sharing the experience of your favorite festivals with a close friend doesn’t just add more fun to the mix; your friend can repeat missed words or phrases throughout the day to help you stay on top of the conversations.
With the power of your hearing aids and a few simple communication tips, you can ensure this summer festival is the best one yet. For information about getting or caring for hearing aids, call our experts at Advanced Hearing today.
[1] Knoetze, M., Manchaiah, V., Mothemela, B., & Swanepoel, W. (2023). Factors Influencing Hearing Help-Seeking and Hearing Aid Uptake in Adults: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade. Trends in hearing, 27, 23312165231157255. https://doi.org/10.1177/23312165231157255