{"id":1643,"date":"2022-04-14T16:25:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T23:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegohearing.fm1.dev\/the-benefits-of-bringing-someone-with-you-to-your-hearing-appointment\/"},"modified":"2022-06-17T13:44:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T20:44:32","slug":"the-benefits-of-bringing-someone-with-you-to-your-hearing-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegohearing.com\/the-benefits-of-bringing-someone-with-you-to-your-hearing-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Bringing Someone with You to Your Hearing Appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking the first step to address your hearing loss by getting a hearing test<\/a> is a huge deal. Many people find it helpful to have a loved one go with them to offer support and provide insight as they make decisions to help improve their hearing health.<\/p>\n

Hearing Loss Impacts Relationships \"Married<\/h2>\n

Hearing loss doesn\u2019t just impact the person experiencing it, it affects their loved ones as well. Because hearing difficulties often come on slowly and worsen over time, it can take years before a person seeks treatment for their hearing loss.<\/p>\n

During that time, your loved ones, in particular spouses or partners, have likely had to compensate for your hearing loss in ways you might not even realize.<\/p>\n

A 2009 survey asked people with hearing loss how it had affected their relationships:<\/p>\n