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Communication Tips

Better hearing requires more than simply hearing aids.

Better communication strategies can smooth the period of adjustment required when individuals start wearing hearing aids, and can help reassure both the person with hearing loss and their family members or loved ones that they’re being understood clearly.

If you suspect the person you are speaking with has a hearing loss, the following tips may enhance communication:

  • Sit or stand within three to six feet to maximize audibility
  • Remain at eye level to foster visual cues
  • Gain the person’s attention before speaking
  • Use facial expressions and gestures to give clues to the meaning of your message
  • Raise your voice but do not shout because loud speech may sound distorted
  • Speak slowly and distinctly
  • Use short, simple sentences
  • Rephrase your words if the person does not appear to understand or responds inappropriately
  • Avoid speaking directly into the person’s ear because it can distort your message and hide all visual clues

If you or someone you care about remains uncertain if they are experiencing a treatable level of hearing loss, take our online hearing assessment quiz to test your hearing, or contact us to schedule a complete hearing consultation.

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    • Bluetooth Hearing Aid Accessories
    • Assistive Listening Devices
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    • Dizziness, Loss of Balance, Vertigo
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    • Facts About Hearing Loss
      • Conductive Hearing Loss
      • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
      • Mixed Hearing Loss
      • Binaural Hearing
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    • What Is an Audiologist?
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