{"id":719,"date":"2023-07-21T17:20:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T21:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/?p=719"},"modified":"2023-07-21T17:20:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T21:20:59","slug":"tips-for-managing-your-hearing-loss-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/tips-for-managing-your-hearing-loss-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Managing Your Hearing Loss at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hearing loss can make it challenging to participate fully at work. Following conversations in person, over video or phone call can feel challenging and may leave you exhausted. Approximately 15% of U.S. adults experience some trouble hearing<\/a>. Know that you aren\u2019t alone, and there are accommodations you can make to minimize the adverse effects of hearing loss at work.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s examine some simple accommodations that will make your workday less stressful.<\/p>\n

Request Written Notes<\/h2>\n

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Asking for the notes or itinerary of a meeting ahead of time will help you follow along more easily. The notes will bring clarity and context to words or phrases you might have missed or misunderstood. If your workplace does not usually supply meeting itineraries, request that they begin to do so.<\/p>\n

Inform Coworkers of Your Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n

If you feel comfortable doing so, inform your coworkers of your hearing loss. If you\u2019re uncomfortable telling multiple people, consider informing your human resources representative or manager of your hearing loss<\/a> so that they can make company site-wide accommodations. This will prevent you from disclosing your hearing loss to more people than you\u2019re comfortable with.<\/p>\n

Try Speech-To-Text Software<\/h2>\n

Most video-call technology comes with captioning services. Try turning this on during meetings. Though captions are not perfect, they will help add context to the meeting and help clarify misunderstandings.<\/p>\n

Find a Good Place To Sit<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re attending in-person meetings, arrive five minutes early to get a seat closest to the speaker or most central to the conversation. This will help you better understand your coworkers without putting in extra work to hear them. If you cannot arrive early, consider asking a coworker to switch spots with you so you can hear better.<\/p>\n

Wear Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n

Hearing aids<\/a> help amplify speech sounds and minimize irrelevant background noise. They will help you better understand people in work meetings and even make after-work hangs at Ford\u2019s Garage Ft. Myers a little more fun.<\/p>\n

For more tips on managing or treating hearing loss, contact Gulf Coast Audiology<\/span> today to make an appointment with one of our trusted audiologists.<\/p>\n