Helping a Parent Accept Hearing Aids

Bringing up hearing loss with a parent is delicate. It can feel like pointing out they're getting older. Here's how to make it easier — for both of you.

Lead with connection, not the problem

Frame it around what they're missing — grandchildren's voices, conversations at dinner — rather than the deficit itself.

Make the first step small

A free home hearing test asks for almost nothing: no travel, no cost, no commitment. That's often the easiest 'yes'.

Be there for it

Offer to sit in on the test. Feeling supported makes the whole thing less daunting.

This guide is for general information and isn't a substitute for personalised medical advice. For answers specific to you, book a free hearing test with a senior audiologist.