{"id":2309,"date":"2023-09-07T18:48:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T23:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/?p=2309"},"modified":"2023-09-07T18:48:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T23:48:07","slug":"how-to-accommodate-for-hearing-loss-while-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/how-to-accommodate-for-hearing-loss-while-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Accommodate for Hearing Loss While Shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are currently more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/hearing-loss#tab=tab_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1.5 billion people worldwide with hearing loss<\/a>. Shopping with hearing loss can be quite the communication challenge, but there are a couple of accommodations you can make to improve your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some common issues that arise when shopping with hearing loss and what you can do to prevent them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communicating With the Cashier Is Difficult<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Woman-checking-her-list-at-the-grocery-store.jpg\" alt=\"Woman checking her list at the grocery store\" class=\"wp-image-2312\" width=\"426\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Woman-checking-her-list-at-the-grocery-store.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/river-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Woman-checking-her-list-at-the-grocery-store-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Communicating with the cashier at Wheatsville Co-op or interacting with the dressing room attendant at your favorite local boutique can be <a href=\"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/hearing-loss\/\">especially challenging with hearing loss<\/a>. A couple of ways you can improve communication while shopping include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inform the cashier of your hearing loss<\/strong>. Consider informing the cashier or salesperson of your hearing loss so that they can make accommodations, such as looking at you while they speak or repeating unheard phrases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use self-checkout<\/strong>. Self-checkout is an excellent option for those who wish to avoid interacting with a cashier. The checkout devices will display audio information as text on the screen to help prevent misunderstandings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wear hearing aids<\/strong>. Hearing aids work by amplifying speech sounds and reducing irrelevant background noise. These technologically advanced devices can help <a href=\"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits\/\">clarify communication with your cashier<\/a> and minimize the stress of checkout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Busy Stores Are Overwhelming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Busy stores can make understanding store workers, hearing over music and staying oriented more difficult. A couple of things you can do to improve your experience include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shopping at small businesses<\/strong>. Small businesses are less likely than larger stores to be busy at peak shopping hours and may be a less stressful experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan your trip<\/strong>. Plan your trip for less busy hours and days, and write a shopping list to help keep you organized. A well-organized trip will likely be shorter, less stressful and help prevent left-behind items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pick stores without loud music<\/strong>. Loud music can be especially overwhelming for those with hearing loss. Choosing stores without loud music can help cut down on the stress of attempting to hear over it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <span class=\"company-name \">River ENT<\/span> today for more tips on managing your hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/its-time-to-celebrate-national-speech-language-hearing-month\/\" class=\"related-post\">It\u2019s Time To Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/should-you-wear-your-hearing-aids-all-the-time\/\" class=\"related-post\">Should You Wear Your Hearing Aids All the Time?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/river-ent.com\/can-action-movies-cause-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Action Movies Cause Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are currently more than 1.5 billion people worldwide with hearing loss. Shopping with hearing loss can be quite the communication challenge, but there are a couple of accommodations you can make to improve your experience. 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