{"id":1629,"date":"2023-03-31T10:27:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T16:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/?p=1629"},"modified":"2023-03-31T10:27:10","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T16:27:10","slug":"how-to-avoid-social-isolation-when-you-have-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/how-to-avoid-social-isolation-when-you-have-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Social Isolation When You Have Hearing Loss\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have hearing loss and are experiencing social isolation, you\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s extremely common for people with this condition to withdraw from people and activities they once enjoyed. Because social isolation is a well-known risk factor for depression and dementia, it\u2019s important to do what you can to combat it. We review how to avoid social isolation when you have hearing loss below.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach out to Loved Ones  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your loved ones care deeply about you, and they\u2019ll do whatever they can to help you, but they won\u2019t know you\u2019re struggling unless you reach out. Invite a loved one over to your home or somewhere else that is quiet for coffee and conversation. Be sure to bring up your struggles, and if they offer, let them know what they can do to support you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Communication Strategies   <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re having conversations, there are ways to optimize the experience and understand better. We recommend trying:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n