Hard of Hearing at the Holidays

What are your tips for surviving the holidays with a hearing loss?

Examples:

* Coping with loud family gatherings

* Handling stress

* How to give your ears a "break" during the holidays

* Communicating your special needs to family members

This is for an article to be published here, at LipreadingMom.com and possibly elsewhere. Post them here by December 1 or e-mail me!