Get ready for the holiday season with these helpful suggestions.
The holiday season is the perfect time to spend celebrating with family and friends. Whether you’re staying at home or traveling this year, a little preparation can go a long way in helping your festivities run smoothly.
That’s especially true if you have hearing loss! Taking some time now preparing for a holiday get-together or holiday travel can help your celebrations go off without a hitch.
Some great tips for preparing for a holiday when you have hearing loss include:
- Checking hearing loss accommodations before you travel
- Let family and friends know about your communication preferences
- Read up on CapTel’s collection of holiday-related posts
- Make sure to take time for yourself!
Let’s get ready to get festive with these tips for preparing for a holiday with hearing loss!
Checking hearing loss accommodations before you travel
If you’re hitting the road this holiday season, it’s a good idea to research the hearing loss accommodations you’ll need while traveling. This includes checking in with your airline, train line, or other transportation company about any hearing loss accommodations they offer while on board, as well as seeing what accommodations your hotel offers. If you’re staying with a friend or relative, let them know of any accommodations they might be able to offer during your stay or of any that you’ll be bringing along with you.
Let family and friends know about your communication preferences
Over the holidays, there’s a good chance you’ll be reconnecting with family and friends you haven’t seen in a while. Let them know about your communication preferences, especially if your level of hearing loss has changed since you last saw them. This extra preparation can help you communicate more confidently and spend valuable time catching up!
Read up on CapTel’s collection of holiday-related posts
Our CapTel blog is full of helpful holiday-related articles for people with hearing loss, as well as their friends and family members, so take the time to read a few before the festivities get underway! Some of our top posts include holiday communication tips, how to navigate holiday gatherings with hearing loss, and gift guides for people with hearing loss. Find even more by searching “holiday” on the CapTel blog!
Make sure to take time for yourself!
The holiday season can get stressful. One of the most important tips for preparing for a holiday is finding the time to practice some self-care in between the shopping, cooking, and gatherings. Try out these holiday stress relief tips, or check out the different ways self-care can benefit our overall health.
By trying out these tips for preparing for a holiday with hearing loss, you can make sure this season is all about spending quality time celebrating with friends and family. For more hearing loss blog posts, keep reading the CapTel blog!
If you’re looking for a way to stay in touch with friends and family this holiday season, check out our lineup of CapTel captioned telephones to help you stay connected without ever missing a word.
