My mother’s hearing loss means that even with her hearing aids in, she often totally mishears what I say and her anxiety brain fills in the blanks with worst case scenarios and panic-inducing false scenarios.
For example, this evening, she asked me for her bank balance, and when I said that the banks were closed this late, she somehow thought I said the bank called to say her payments were late.
Sigh. Super frustrating.
@TheRealDelia as someone with hearing loss, I know it can be frustrating for others (even more so for me!) and apologies if you already know/do this, but... if possible, get her hearing aid programming checked - a good audiologist can do a lot to help. And always make sure you're in the same room and facing her when you speak (that makes a HUGE difference, something I wish my husband would get through his head ;). Good luck to you both 🧡
@CaptHarpo Thank you so much. ❤️she definitely needs replacement hearing aids. Her anxiety is so much worse when she can’t hear well. We are planning to get her new ones next month, but waiting for it is a long road.