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

Posted on November 1, 2025, by South Bay Hearing // 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 South Bay Hearing // 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 South Bay Hearing // 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 South Bay Hearing // Posted in Communication

A Classic Pound Cake Recipe Worth Its Weight in Romance Baking for your partner is one way to say I love you. Another way is to go get your hearing tested! Hearing aids don’t suggest romance … but the proven...

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‘Tis the Season: 5 Tips for Better Holiday Communication

Posted on October 1, 2024, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Communication

Feel Empowered and Connected With These Helpful Hints Communication can be challenging in everyday life. Coupled with the hustle and potential stress of the holiday season, it can feel even more overwhelming. And with nearly 1 in 5 people living...

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How Better Hearing Improves Romance

Posted on January 12, 2024, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Communication

Hear With All Your Heart “My Darling Gave Me Hearing Aids for Valentine’s Day” will never climb the Billboard charts. It’s not even a real song. But the sentiment is spot on. Hearing aids don’t suggest romance. The proven link...

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Who Invented Sign Language?

Posted on December 12, 2023, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Communication

From Its Origins to American Sign Language and Beyond Humans have used hand gestures since the stars exploded and we began to exist, so the exact origins of sign language are unclear. However, the progression from early signing leading to...

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On the Menu: Deaf-Friendly Restaurants

Posted on September 7, 2023, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Communication, Travel

Road tripping? Keep these spots in mind. The landmark Americans with Disabilities Act improved equity and access to employment, public accommodations, services, and so much more for people living with diverse challenges, including hearing loss. Some businesses, however, go above...

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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 South Bay Hearing // Posted in Communication, Hearing Loss

How to Discuss Hearing Loss with A Loved One It could be core memories of Grandpa’s loudly beeping 1960s hearing aids. It could be the cost. There are many reasons why your loved one just doesn’t want to hear it....

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8 Back-to-School Communication Tips

Posted on August 7, 2023, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Communication

Make Hitting the Books Even Easier with These Helpful Tricks It’s practically back-to-school time! Whether the students in your life are returning to class in person or online, keep these helpful tips in mind. Maximize lipreading. Hearing and lipreading work...

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