facebook          facebook          twitter
Email Newsletter icon, E-mail Newsletter icon, Email List icon, E-mail List icon Sign up for our Email Newsletter
INVISIBLE.AFFORDABLE. AMP technology $1500 for a pair Click here to learn more.
Click Here
Click Here

Facts About Hearing Loss | Tinnitus | Balance | Child Hearing Loss | Hearing Tests | Online Hearing Test |
Communication Tips | Protecting Your Hearing | e-patient™

Communication Tips

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

Use our self assessment hearing quiz to test your hearing!