FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION
For You
· Move closer to and look at the speaker.
· Sit face-to-face in a quiet room.
· Try different locations to find the best place to listen.
· Minimize distractions.
· Background noises may be frustrating at first. Remember,
you have not heard them for a while.
· Let others know what you need. Keep in mind that people
cannot “see" your hearing loss.!
·Develop realistic expectations of what your hearing aids can
and cannot do.
·Better hearing with hearing aids is a learned skill combining
desire, practice and patience.
For Your Family and Friends
Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss.
Request that they:
· Get your full attention before beginning to speak.
· Look at you or sit face-to-face in a quiet room.
· Speak clearly and at a normal rate and level. Shouting can
actually make understanding more difficult.
· Rephrase rather than repeat the same words as different
words may be easier to understand.
· Minimize distractions while speaking.
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