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The Specsavers Joe Maxi
With Joe Duffy
In partnership with Specsavers, iconic radio veteran Joe Duffy has taken to the streets of Dublin to have the oftentimes‑avoided conversation about hearing health and how it affects relationships and meaningful conversations.
Better hearing can lead to better relationships
Specsavers has unique insights into how deteriorating hearing can affect relationships, 73% of the nation reported having some form of difficulty understanding conversations with close family members due to their hearing.
Joe Duffy said:
‘’I’ve noticed that as people begin to lose their hearing, they don’t take part in conversations, then they’re not asked into conversations…
"And you become more and more gradually isolated.
"That’s why having your hearing checked is so so so important.’’
Join the conversation
Picking up Irish families, friends and famous couples such as Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian and Martin and Jenny McCarthy to have an open and honest chat in the cab about all things hearing health, the effect it can have on relationships and conversations, destigmatisation of the topic, and the benefits of looking after your hearing health through a free hearing check with Specsavers.
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