19/08/2026
A good hearing score doesn’t always mean someone is coping well.
Early in my career, I thought the goal of hearing rehabilitation was simple: help people hear better, process sounds more clearly, and understand conversations.
But over the years, I noticed something.
Some people with very good hearing scores still felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or left out of conversations.
And others with poorer hearing scores seemed to navigate communication more confidently. They knew what they needed. They asked people to repeat themselves. They explained their hearing difficulties. They advocated for themselves.
That changed the way I think about hearing rehabilitation.
Because hearing is more than a score.
It is also about being able to communicate, participate, feel confident, and advocate for yourself.
Self-advocacy can be a powerful part of living well with hearing loss. ❤️
What do you wish more people understood about living with hearing loss?