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Supporting Loved Ones With Hearing Loss

Posted on February 1, 2026, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication

Communication is a team effort when a loved one has hearing loss. You can strengthen your connection and reduce frustration by using simple supportive strategies

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Don’t Keep It to Yourself: Communicating About Hearing Loss

Posted on November 1, 2025, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication

Navigating holiday gatherings with hearing loss? Our guide offers simple strategies to make conversations easier and help you stay connected with loved ones

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9 Easy ASL Signs to Learn This Holiday Season

Posted on October 12, 2025, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication

Want to expand your communication skills? Try these easy ASL signs for the holidays and see how sign language can bring people closer together.

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10 Back-to-School Hearing Tips

Posted on August 7, 2025, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication

Set students up for success with 10 expert tips to overcome hearing challenges and thrive in school, from captions to assistive tech and smart communication tools.

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Hearts Are POUNDing for Valentine Season

Posted on February 1, 2025, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a classic pound cake recipe and discover how improving your hearing can strengthen relationships and communication with your loved ones.

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‘Tis the Season: 5 Tips for Better Holiday Communication

Posted on October 1, 2024, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication

Get ready for the holidays with confidence! Discover five empowering strategies to enhance your communication and enjoy a joyful season of connection.

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How Better Hearing Improves Romance

Posted on January 12, 2024, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication

Uncover the benefits of addressing hearing loss, like rekindling romance. A special message for those considering or already using hearing aids.

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Who Invented Sign Language?

Posted on December 12, 2023, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication

As with other languages, sign language is very different now than when it was first used. It has grown and evolved, but what are its official origins?

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On the Menu: Deaf-Friendly Restaurants

Posted on September 7, 2023, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication, Travel

Delicious food always makes us happy, but delicious food with a side of great customer service is worth going out of the way for!

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I Don’t Want to Hear It: Three Steps to A Comfortable Dialogue About Hearing Loss

Posted on August 12, 2023, by Finger Lakes Hearing Center // Posted in Communication, Hearing Loss

How could a loved one with obvious hearing loss have no interest in improving their hearing? The key to solving this mystery is understanding why they refuse treatment.

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