10/31/2025
Happy Halloween!
🎃👂 HEARING TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN
— FOR YOU & YOUR NEIGHBOURS!
Halloween is one of those nights that brings the whole community together — but for people with hearing loss, it can also be a little tricky to follow the fun. Masks, darkness, and background noise can make it harder to catch what’s being said.
Here are a few simple ways to make the night more hearing-friendly for everyone — whether you’re handing out candy or heading out with your favourite trick-or-treaters! 💙
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🕯 1️⃣ LIGHT UP
Turn on your porch lights or keep a small flashlight handy so faces can be seen. Lip reading and facial cues help more than most people realize — especially when little ghosts and goblins come to your door!
🎭 2️⃣ ASK KINDLY
If you didn’t quite catch what someone said, it’s okay to ask! A friendly, “Can you lift your mask so I can see your smile?” makes communication easier and teaches kids that inclusion starts with kindness.
🔋 3️⃣ BE READY
If you or a loved one wear hearing aids or cochlear implants, check and charge them before the night begins. Halloween can be loud and full of surprises — a quick battery check means you won’t miss a single “trick or treat!”
🧡 4️⃣ BE SUPPORTIVE
If you notice a neighbour or family member struggling to hear, offer light, repeat what was said, or help translate. Those small moments of patience and understanding make everyone feel part of the fun.
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👂✨ Let’s make this Halloween one where everyone feels included, heard, and connected.
Because hearing care is about more than ears — it’s about community. 💙