{"id":1270,"date":"2022-09-13T17:49:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T22:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/?p=1270"},"modified":"2022-09-13T17:53:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T22:53:10","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-virtual-meetings-when-you-have-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/how-to-make-the-most-of-virtual-meetings-when-you-have-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make the Most of Virtual Meetings When You Have Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re like millions of other Americans who have transitioned to either working full-time or part-time from home, you\u2019ve certainly experienced an increase in virtual meetings. If you have hearing loss<\/a>, this may present some unique challenges. The good news is that there are many ways to make it easier to hear and participate in virtual meetings.<\/p>\n

Use Your Hearing Aids \"Woman<\/h2>\n

The best way to improve your hearing in any environment is to use your hearing aids<\/a>. If your hearing loss is currently untreated, your first step is to schedule a hearing test and get fitted with a custom pair of hearing aids.<\/p>\n

If you already have a pair, using them in virtual meetings can greatly improve your ability to follow what is being said. Many modern hearing aids can connect to your computer, smartphone or whatever device you have your meetings on. This allows your hearing aids to double as a pair of wireless earbuds and steam audio directly from the meeting into your ears, greatly improving sound quality.<\/p>\n

Consider Noise Cancelling Headphones<\/h2>\n

You can also use noise-canceling headphones to make virtual meetings easier to hear. They can help minimize background noise and help you focus better on the conversations happening during your meeting. If you don\u2019t already have a pair, consider stopping by an electronics store the next time you\u2019re shopping at Willowbrook Mall<\/a> to see what pair might work best for you.<\/p>\n

Practice Good Virtual Communication Strategies<\/h2>\n

In addition to having the right equipment, you can practice good communication strategies and employ the following tips recommended by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to make virtual meetings easier<\/a> if you or a coworker have hearing loss. Strategies include:<\/p>\n