Realizing that your parents are aging and might need some extra help can feel strange because the roles are reversed: Your parents cared for you as you grew up, and now you want to look out for them as they grow older.
It’s human nature to avoid addressing challenging situations. From your health to a troublesome coworker, it often seems easier to cope with what is going on than to do anything to improve the situation. But then you have that “aha” moment and wonder why you procrastinated in the first place.
If you’re facing the challenge of hearing loss, you know how frustrating it can be. But it doesn’t mean you have to drastically change your lifestyle or give up the activities you enjoy.