What We Wish Our Loved Ones Knew About Living with Hearing Loss
This article was inspired by a touching conversation with a client during a coaching session. They had recently been diagnosed with hearing loss and were beginning to navigate their new reality—figuring out where to sit in restaurants, how to advocate for themselves in public spaces, and how to adapt. While they were proud of their progress, one thing remained hard: helping their loved ones truly understand what living with hearing loss feels like.
Tired of Listening? Understanding and Managing Listening Fatigue for Better Well-Being
Listening fatigue, also known as auditory fatigue, is the state of being mentally and emotionally drained due to the effort it takes to understand speech or sounds in challenging situations. It occurs when our brains become overwhelmed by continuous auditory input and is an associated impact of hearing loss.