Living Well Hub

Fundamentals

Communication Strategies 101

Essential communication techniques, environmental modifications, and proven strategies for better conversations.

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Situations

Restaurant Communication Tips

Strategies for dining out: seating choices, reducing background noise, and enjoying meals with friends.

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Situations

Phone Communication Strategies

Telephone techniques, captioned phone options, video call tips, and technology solutions.

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Situations

Group Conversation Strategies

Navigate group settings: following multiple speakers, managing turn-taking, and staying engaged.

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Situations

Medical Appointment Communication

Advocate for yourself: requesting accommodations and ensuring clear medical communication.

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Skills

Lipreading Basics

Introduction to speechreading: what's possible, limitations, and practice techniques.

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Technology

Communication Apps & Tools

Speech-to-text apps, real-time captioning, and smartphone accessibility features.

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Self-Advocacy

Advocating for Yourself

Self-advocacy skills: disclosing hearing loss, requesting accommodations, and educating others.

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Family

Family Communication Strategies

Improving communication at home: family meetings, reducing frustration, and creating hearing-friendly environments.

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Partners

Supporting Spouse with Hearing Loss

For partners: communication techniques, emotional support, encouraging treatment, and maintaining intimacy.

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Adult Children

When Parent Has Hearing Loss

For adult children: recognizing signs, starting conversations, and helping parents seek treatment.

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Partners

Couples Communication

Maintaining connection: reducing communication fatigue and strengthening your partnership.

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Parenting

Explaining Hearing Loss to Children

Age-appropriate explanations and helping children understand and adapt.

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Parenting

Parenting with Hearing Loss

Baby monitors, alerting systems, communication with children, and safety considerations.

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Social

Social Life with Hearing Loss

Maintaining friendships, choosing social activities, and finding supportive communities.

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Relationships

Dating with Hearing Loss

When to disclose, choosing date venues, and building confidence in new relationships.

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Workplace

Work Accommodations Guide

ADA rights, requesting accommodations, assistive technology, and workplace success.

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Workplace

Virtual Meetings & Hearing Loss

Zoom accessibility, captioning options, and managing remote work communication challenges.

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Safety

Home Safety Systems

Visual smoke alarms, doorbell alerts, and creating a safe home environment.

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Safety

Driving with Hearing Loss

Safety considerations, visual awareness strategies, and maintaining driving independence.

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Recreation

Entertainment & Accessibility

Movie theater captioning, theater assistive listening, and enjoying cultural activities.

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Self-Care

Managing Listening Fatigue

Understanding listening effort, energy conservation, and recovery techniques.

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Planning

Financial Planning

Budgeting for devices, insurance planning, FSA/HSA strategies, and long-term considerations.

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