Tips to help you enjoy a picnic despite your hearing loss
We are finally beginning to experience some warm weather! I for one am so grateful. It's nice to be outside for a bit before the oppressive heat takes over. As we get outdoors for the family reunions, graduation parties, and more, here are nine tips to help you enjoy the festivities while living with hearing loss. 1. Wear your hearing aids: This seems obvious but you wouldn't believe the number of times we hear that people went to special events only to forget their hearing aids. Whatever you need to do to get out the door with your hearing aids on, do that. Make a list. Tie a string around your finger. Ask someone to remind you. Whatever it takes. Your hearing aids are merely tools, but you'll do better with them than without. You wouldn't attempt to build a house with a hammer and nails. Don't try to socialize without your hearing aids. Experiment with a couple of different settings to find which is best for being outdoors. Most modern digital hearing aids ...