Talking about hearing loss at home

It is one of the most special moments for them because they finally step forward and communicate what happens to them. It's not simple, but it's not simple for older people in the same situation. However, it's necessary. The time has come to talk about hearing loss at home and, beyond the questions that will come, what matters now is support and transmit that everything will be fine.

You are the parents and you know best how to reassure your child when he tells you that, for some time now, he doesn't hear well. Now there is no time to lose. 

Talking about hearing loss from the same side

One of the things that may worry them the most is the use of hearing aids. You may even have to show them that it's OK to wear them, thus breaking down all kinds of prejudices. 

Research together

Our recommendation is that you look for the best centres and decide together which of them you want to attend in order to find the best solution. While looking for that information, you can also read different blogs, such as ours, and websites. You will be accessing a world that could be unknown until now both to him and to you. So, it's better doing it from the same side.

The first visit

If your child has come of age, he or she may ask you to go alone to the audiology centre, but our advice is that, in this case too, you accompany him or her and attend that first appointment together. It is a decisive moment for him and your support is appreciated.

Understanding hearing loss

Why me? Why I'm different? Is there a cure? There are many questions your child may be asking himself since he started noticing hearing loss. The moment he dares to share them with you is liberating because at last, he is no longer alone. Also, as he has every right to have that information in his hands, from the audiology centre you have chosen, they should explain to you where that hearing loss comes from, how it can be treated and what it will mean for his wellbeing. 

Questions about hearing aids

There are many different types of hearing aids on the market, so many that you might be impressed if you don't have contact with this sector. From our experience, we know that when you, parents and children, are together, this information is better assimilated. It's also time to ask questions, both your child's and yours. Your audiologist will be happy to answer them. 

Listen to you

No matter how many experts cross your path, don't forget that you are the protagonists. They will advise you and want to share with you the latest news, which can be very positive, but let's not forget the important thing: they won't be able to do it if they don't listen to you first. That is why, as Claso's particular advice, ask them to do it and let the audiology centre adapt to you, and not the other way around. 

Life doesn't change that much

Or nothing. And one of the things you discover right away is that wearing hearing aids doesn't have to change your life. You don't wear glasses or contact lenses either, do you? At Claso we work to end the prejudices associated with hearing loss. That's why we don't treat you like a patient, but rather like a client with a full life that we support in a particular aspect so that everything can go forward normally.
It is part of you to understand that the hearing aid only wants to help you without detracting from the quality of life and that it only wants you to live again without worrying about your hearing.

 
Always by his side

We know it's the first thing you're going to do, but even so, we didn't want to overlook it. We also understand that the beginning with hearing aids can be complicated but with love, everything goes better. 

As parents, you may remember a society where there were more stigma in the use of hearing aids but things have changed. Hearing loss doesn’t mean old age or mental problems. Now there is more information at our fingertips, more breakthroughs and more innovation to show that hearing aids are our allies. 

Having this conversation is a necessary and very positive step in the right direction. As parents, you are the first to want to reassure your child that everything will be fine. We, as hearing aids' professionals, are delighted about helping you through our vocation: audiology. Therefore, if you need us to be by your side, all you have to do is come and visit us.