Living Well with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is an invisible disability that affects the way we communicate with people around us. If left untreated, it can lead to isolation, depression and anxiety, as well as social and employment challenges.
You’re not alone. HLAA provides resources and information to empower people with hearing loss to live well and thrive in all areas of life. Join our nationwide community to support yourself and others.
Learn about local groups for help, education and connection: HLAA Chapters
Participate in an event near you to raise funds and awareness: HLAA Walk4Hearing
Explore a range of hearing health topics from HLAA HearingU webinars
Socializing challenges
One of the biggest challenges for people with hearing loss can be social events, as they often occur in noisy environments, adding to communication difficulty.
Read this blog by Alison Freeman, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and hearing loss specialist, who has helped hundreds of people with hearing loss take control of social gatherings.
Holiday gatherings and celebrations
Here are some helpful tips for social settings, particularly at holiday time, when gatherings are the most common. Although you may be tempted to skip a celebration, it’s crucial to stay connected to friends and loved ones by finding strategies to successfully participate.
Get support from others
It can also be valuable to engage with people who “get” what it’s like to live with hearing loss. In addition to HLAA Chapters, there are many online communities where you can give and receive information, resources and support, including various Facebook groups and the Mayo Clinic Connect forum hearing loss support group.
Success stories
People with hearing loss who’ve experienced HLAA firsthand are our biggest supporters. They tell our impact story.