Hearing loss

solutions What you can do to help

Having difficulty with your hearing is not

uncommon, but there are some hearing loss

solutions you can implement yourself!

If you are willing to be more open about your difficulty, you’ll

be amazed at the positive change in your hearing life.

We’ve all done it. Hearing impaired or

not, we have all been guilty of smiling and

nodding when we did not really understand

what was said.

You may simply just ask for repetition, but be specific. Let the other person in the conversation know that you were listening. Instead of,

“Could you repeat that?” say “What was that about the

Packers?”

With those you regularly communicate with, remind them to use natural, clear

speech. Many people, including those with hearing

impairment, are guilty of speaking very slowly and

very loudly to people with hearing loss.

Remember to use those visual cues.

Communicating isn’t just about speaking. People

speak with facial and body expression. Look at the

whole person when having a conversation.

While your hearing loss can complicate

conversation, don’t allow it to limit your

participation in everyday activities.