- Suggest the use of hearing aids. Coming from their loved ones, encouragement can motivate a struggling parent to become more involved with others.
- Take your time and be patient. Imagine that one day you may suffer from hearing loss.
Tips for Communicating with the Hard of Hearing
- Look at the person when you speak to them. Many patients use lip reading to supplement their lack of hearing.
- Speak clearly, but don’t shout. Shouting often distorts words.
- Have the hard of hearing person sit with their back to the noise. Directional microphones and noise reduction systems work best if the noise is behind the hearing aid wearer. Ask for a table away from heavy traffic areas.
- Turn down background noise. With or without hearing aids, everyone hears better when the room is quiet.
Call now, I’m ready to assist you in hearing better,
Margie Houston, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
760-746-3474.