{"id":1522,"date":"2023-12-07T22:49:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T22:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/?p=1522"},"modified":"2023-12-12T17:18:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T17:18:35","slug":"how-to-manage-hearing-loss-during-holiday-work-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/how-to-manage-hearing-loss-during-holiday-work-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Manage Hearing Loss During Holiday Work Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the holiday season approaches, bringing with it joy and festive gatherings, individuals with hearing loss may find themselves facing social stress and potential feelings of exclusion at holiday work parties. With approximately 28.8 million adults<\/a> potentially benefiting from hearing aids <\/a>in the U.S., it\u2019s important to think about taking proactive measures to create more enjoyable holiday work parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preparing for work-related holiday parties involves the initial step of advocating for yourself and being prepared. Be ready to use your hearing aids. Adjust them to focus on speech while minimizing background noise. Consult with your hearing specialist if you need assistance doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Advocating for yourself is an important step in ensuring you\u2019re prepared for coming parties. You can begin by asking your place of work for accommodations. Companies can consider inclusivity by choosing quiet venues for events and steering away from bustling locations like Waldo\u2019s Restaurant. Additionally, closed captioning for speeches and toasts can further improve accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When accommodations alone may not suffice, consider practical steps to enhance your experience at the next holiday work party:<\/p>\n\n\n\n