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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 ❚ SIUSLAW NEWS by Jennifer Gehlen, Au.D. (NAPS)—Getting together with fam- ily and friends can be more enjoyable when you know you’re hearing what’s going on. Now, thanks to the latest tech- nology, that may be easier. Problem For people who would like to hear better, large gatherings can be challeng- ing. Hearing loss occurs mostly at higher pitches, so they rely on low-pitch sounds in speech to understand conversations. People with hearing loss also rely on nonverbal cues. Unfortunately, in large gatherings, all these cues can become compromised. Th ere’s oft en a variety of background noise that can drown out the sounds needed to understand conversation. As a result, those with hearing loss have to pay extra-close attention and still catch only fragments of words and sentences that they then have to piece together. It can be very tiring and lead to becoming withdrawn and socially isolated. Hearing Aids Can Help Fortunately, modern digital hear- ing aids are designed to improve these stressful situations. Wearers can diff er- entiate speech from noise, and the hear- ing aids suppress noise. In new smart hearing aids, noise-reduction algorithms are completely automatic and can target a variety of diff erent sounds. Th ey can even work fast enough to reduce the brief pockets of noise between natural pauses in words and sentences. Th is makes lis- tening in diffi cult situations more com- fortable and less stressful. Smart hearing aids with directional microphone technology pick up sounds primarily from the front, since you’re most likely facing the person you’re talk- ing to. Some even activate automatically and adapt to various sound environ- Thanks to today’s technology, many people can hear better than ever before. ments. When hearing aids are worn as a pair, directional microphones work together to sharpen the focus. In really noisy conditions, this technology has been clinically proven to let wearers un- derstand speech even better than listen- ers with normal hearing. Use Communication Strategies Advanced hearing aid technology can help tremendously but some simple strategies can make communicating even easier: • If the location of the event is within your control, minimize background noise. Consider having the party in a place that’s relatively quiet and request a table in a more secluded area. • Remind people to get your attention fi rst and face you when speaking. Posi- tion yourself in a well-lit area with your back to the windows and face the per- son you’re speaking with. • Finally, relax. Even those with normal hearing oft en miss a few words. Dr. Gehlen is an audiologist and edu- cational specialist for Signia. Enjoying such traditional holiday treats as fruit and nuts can also be a good way to keep eating healthfully. fat milk instead of heavy cream in your casseroles. Make sure your protein is lean. Turkey, lean roast beef, beans and some types of fish, such as cod or flounder, are lean protein choices. Trim fat when cooking meats. Dip lightly when it comes to sauces. Go easy on the sauces and gravies. They can be high in calories, saturated fat and sodium. Bake healthier. Use recipes with un- sweetened applesauce or mashed ripe bananas instead of butter. Try cutting the amount of sugar listed in recipes in half. Use spices to add flavor such as cinnamon, allspice or nutmeg instead of salt. Cheers to good health. Quench your thirst with low-calorie options. Drink water with lemon or lime slices. Offer seltzer water with a splash of 100 percent fruit juice. Find time for physical activity. Remember, just 10 minutes of phys- ical activity is better than none. Try taking a quick walk with your fami- 990 ✦ STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES: DIVORCE $155. Complete preparation. Includes chil- dren, custody, support, property and bills division. 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Simple changes to your favorite recipes can make them a lot healthier. Try replacing full-fat cream cheese with light cream cheese in your go-to dessert. Enjoy all the food groups at your celebration and share healthier options during your holiday meals. Serve whole grain crackers with hummus as an ap- petizer. Add unsalted nuts and black beans to a green-leaf salad. Include fresh fruit at the dessert table. Use low- 990 ✦ STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS ly after a holiday meal. Park farthest away from the store when doing holi- day shopping. “Making healthier choices around the holidays can help you feel better, have more energy and even manage hol- iday stress,” said Auld. SOPHE is working alongside four organizations with a network in 97 communities across 37 states. The oth- er partners include the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Plan- ning Association (APA), the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE) and the National WIC Associa- tion (NWICA). 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