{"id":228508,"date":"2025-06-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/hearing-loss-is-not-the-same-as-being-deaf\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T09:44:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:44:05","slug":"hearing-loss-is-not-the-same-as-being-deaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/hearing-problems\/hearing-loss-is-not-the-same-as-being-deaf\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing loss is not the same as being deaf"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With hearing problems, many people automatically think of complete deafness. To someone who no longer hears anything at all, and is completely dependent on gestures or aids. But did you know that hearing loss comes in many forms and degrees? That for some it is mainly the missing of high-pitched sounds, while others have difficulty understanding in noise?   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog, we explain why hearing loss <strong>is not the same as being deaf<\/strong>, and why it is important to recognize that difference. Both for those who experience hearing loss and for those around them. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing loss: a broad concept<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hearing loss is an umbrella term for (partially) impaired hearing. This can manifest itself in a variety of ways: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty understanding in company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not hearing high-pitched sounds, such as birds or children\u2019s voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having to turn up the TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing conversations in noisy environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dull or full feeling in one or both ears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, people can still hear, but no longer hear enough to follow conversations well \u2013 especially when there is background noise or when people speak softly. This can be very tiring, and lead to misunderstandings or social withdrawal. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deafness: complete or almost no hearing<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deafness usually means that a person <strong> hears (almost) nothing<\/strong>, even with a hearing aid. Some are born deaf; others lose their hearing through illness, medication or damage. Many deaf people use sign language or mouth reading to communicate.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So there is a big difference between someone with severe hearing loss and someone who is deaf. And that difference is important \u2013 not only medically, but also socially. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cBut you hear me, right?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People with hearing loss often face misunderstanding. \u201cYou can hear when I\u2019m behind you,\u201d or \u201cYou just heard the doorbell.\u201d But hearing loss is often not a question of all or nothing. Some still hear low tones well, but miss speech frequencies. Another hears sounds only when they are close and loud. That makes it confusing for those around them \u2013 as well as frustrating for the person themselves.     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare it to blurry glasses. You can still see something, but the details are gone. Sometimes it seems like you do see well \u2013 but that\u2019s because you have just enough light or contrast. It works the same way with hearing loss.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The impact of hearing loss<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those with poorer hearing have to work harder to follow conversations. This requires a lot of concentration and energy. We call this <strong>listening effort<\/strong>. Result: faster fatigue, irritability or difficulty in long social situations. And because not everyone sees that you have hearing loss, people quickly think you are uninterested \u2013 or stupidly not paying attention.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why many people withdraw. Not because they don\u2019t want to participate, but because listening exhausts them. Or because they are afraid of misunderstanding something. This sometimes causes unjustified social problems or loneliness.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing loss is invisible<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important difference between hearing loss and deafness is visibility. Someone who is deaf often uses sign language or aids, and is aware of their situation. Hearing loss, on the other hand, is often <strong>invisible<\/strong>. Many people stay with it for a long time without seeking help \u2013 as long as seven years on average!   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is partly due to shame (\u201cI don\u2019t want a hearing aid\u201d), but also because hearing loss happens gradually. You get used to it. Until suddenly you notice you couldn\u2019t hear the doorbell. Or not understanding the grandchildren properly anymore.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a good conversation helps<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open communication is the key. Wondering if someone has hearing loss? Then ask quietly. And do you experience it yourself? Be honest with those around you. Many people are quite willing to consider your hearing \u2013 if they know something is going on.     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tips for the area:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speak clearly, but do not exaggerate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look at someone when you talk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid chatter or choose a quiet place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat or summarize without irritation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who experience hearing loss:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>State it (e.g., \u201cI can\u2019t hear you well, can you repeat?\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider a hearing test or hearing aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for practical aids, such as subtitled telephones or ringers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing loss and assistive devices: many things are possible<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to technological advances, many things are possible today. Hearing aids are small, powerful and often barely visible. There are also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/webshop\/aids-for-the-hearing-impaired\/hearing-amplifiers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing amplifiers<\/a><\/strong> as an interim solution, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/webshop\/aids-for-the-hearing-impaired\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aids<\/a><\/strong> for TV, telephone or group conversations.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having doubts about hearing aids? You\u2019re not the only one. But remember: a hearing aid <strong>doesn\u2019t make you old or different<\/strong> \u2013 it actually gives you back freedom. Just as glasses improve your vision, a hearing aid strengthens your connection to the world around you.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hearing loss is not the same as being deaf. It is often invisible, insidious and confusing \u2013 both for the person themselves and those around them.  Yet much is possible with the right tools, adjustments and open communication.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you feel like your hearing is getting worse, or do you notice it in someone close to you? Take it seriously. Because being able to hear well also means being able to participate well.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need help with hearing protection or want to know what\u2019s right for you?<\/strong> In our webshop you will find everything from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/webshop\/aids-for-the-hearing-impaired\/hearing-amplifiers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing amplifiers<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/webshop\/hearing-protection\/\">hearing protection<\/a>. And of course we are happy to give personal advice, feel free to contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">us<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is not the same as being deaf. 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