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How to Talk About Hearing Loss<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Starting a conversation about a hearing problem can be difficult if you’re not sure where to begin. Here are some great tips to get things started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Choose the Right Time and the Right Place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hearing loss affects the ability to recognize speech. Therefore, communication becomes a challenge. You may have noticed that your loved one uses facial expressions and lip reading to get by, so it’s important to choose a time and a place that’s quiet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Relate to Your Loved One\u2019s Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about one\u2019s hearing loss can be a sensitive topic. Don\u2019t show frustration. Be positive. Talk about specific examples of when you have noticed they\u2019ve had trouble.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your loved one knows there is a change in their hearing. Be sure to ask open-ended questions about how they feel and what they have been experiencing. Allow them to speak freely without interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Offer Your Support and Encourage Them to Take a Hearing Screening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take the Guided Hearing Experience yourself! Show them how important hearing health is to you. Have a conversation on how quick and easy it was, and let them know you did it for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Get Frustrated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be positive. Speak clearly. Look at them when speaking. Recognize that some conversation requires a more active listening role. Repeat words or phrases if needed. Lastly, adjust the listening environment to make having a conversation easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Guided Hearing Experience is the important first step in your journey that continues by seeing a hearing healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Guided Hearing Experience combines insightful questions and an online hearing screener to help assess your hearing and provide guidance for the road ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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