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Engage
Choose the Right Time and the Right Place
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.
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Talk
Relate to Your Loved One’s Hearing Loss
Speaking about one’s hearing loss can be a sensitive topic. Don’t show frustration. Be positive. Talk about specific examples of when you have noticed they’ve had trouble.
Listen
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.
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Offer Your Support and Encourage Them to Take a Hearing Screening
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.
Don’t Get Frustrated
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.
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Discover the Benefits
The Guided Hearing Experience is the important first step in your journey that continues by seeing a hearing healthcare professional.
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Test Your Hearing
Our Guided Hearing Experience combines insightful questions and an online hearing screener to help assess your hearing and provide guidance for the road ahead.
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Find Your Provider
Book an appointment with one of our compassionate, professional, and experienced HearingLoss.com providers and start hearing better today.