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• Letting others know what you need; remember
that most people don’t know you and cannot
“see” your hearing problem
• Remembering you might have a memory setting
for a specific situation
helpful reminders for your Friends and Family
Many people initially treat hearing problems as an
individual matter, something that can be dealt with
by themselves. Remember that communication
involves more than just one person. The continued
understanding and support of family and friends are
crucial as you pursue improved hearing. Your friends
and family can help by:
• Being sure they have
your full attention
before beginning
to speak
• Looking at you or
sitting face-to-face in
a quiet room
CommuniCAtion strAtegies
• Speaking clearly and at a normal rate; shouting
or talking directly into the ear can actually make
understanding more difficult
• Rephrasing rather than repeating the same words
over, as you may find it easier to understand
different words
• Minimizing
distractions by not
speaking with a full
mouth, covering
their mouth, or with
distractions such as a
television or radio
CommuniCAtion strAtegies
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