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 recudtion systems work best if the noise is behind the hearing aid wearer. Ask for a table away from heavy traffic areas. Have a hard-of-hearing person sit with their back to the wall in a restaurant. Ask for a table away from heavy traffic areas. To schedule an appointment, call the office at 760-746-3474.

Turn down background noise. With or without hearing aids, everyone hears better when the room is quiet.

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.