{"id":1401,"date":"2023-11-08T17:29:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T23:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/?p=1401"},"modified":"2023-11-16T13:56:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T19:56:55","slug":"should-you-join-a-hearing-loss-support-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/should-you-join-a-hearing-loss-support-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Join a Hearing Loss Support Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living with hearing loss can sometimes feel isolating despite being common.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\">One in eight people<\/a>\u00a0aged 12 or older have hearing loss in one or both ears, according to standard hearing examinations. You could be wondering how to navigate living with hearing loss, and a support group is a great option.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect you may have <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/hearing-loss\/experiencing-hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a> after recent coffee dates at Tenfold Coffee Company, you may want to consider scheduling a hearing test.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Finding a Support Group<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Support group meeting\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Support-group-meeting-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Support group meeting\" width=\"542\" height=\"361\" class=\"wp-image-1404 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Support-group-meeting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Support-group-meeting.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It often takes an individual several years to get diagnosed with hearing loss. A <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/hearing-loss\/communication-strategies\/\">hearing loss support group<\/a> could provide individuals with a network of others with shared experiences. Support groups offer an atmosphere for learning, advice and relating to others. There are a few tips for finding a group that could work for you, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask your hearing specialist for recommendations. Your hearing specialist can provide reputable recommendations and help determine if a support group is the right option for you.<\/li>\n<li>Explore online groups. There are several online support groups for a variety of things. A benefit of an online support group could be anonymity.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/connect.mayoclinic.org\/group\/hearing-loss\/\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>\u00a0is a great place to start.<\/li>\n<li>Check with your local healthcare facilities. Sometimes, healthcare facilities offer support groups for various health conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Join a Support Group?<\/h2>\n<p>According to a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30556754\/\">January 2019 study<\/a>, researchers interviewed participants of hearing support loss groups to determine the benefits of involvement. Researchers were able to determine three themes of ways participants benefitted. The three themes were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical and accessible information about hearing loss.<\/li>\n<li>Social belonging leading to personal transformation.<\/li>\n<li>A new and mutually beneficial direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Suppose you\u2019re involved in a hearing loss support group. In that case, you\u2019ll be surrounded by others experiencing the same condition who can also encourage you to seek assistance from a doctor if needed.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about the benefits of a hearing loss support group or need a hearing test, schedule an appointment with a hearing specialist at <span class=\"company-name \">Hearing Systems<\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/tips-to-protect-your-hearing-aids-while-working-out\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips To Protect Your Hearing Aids While Working Out<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/what-accommodations-exist-for-people-with-hearing-loss-in-public-places\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Accommodations Exist for People with Hearing Loss in Public Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/understanding-the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-meningitis\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Meningitis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living with hearing loss can sometimes feel isolating despite being common.\u00a0One in eight people\u00a0aged 12 or older have hearing loss in one or both ears, according to standard hearing examinations. 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