Communication tips
Kristi Murphy/Post Falls Hearing Aid Center | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 years, 7 months AGO
Things you can do to help your family member with hearing loss to communicate better with those around them.
* Face person directly
* Spotlight your face
* Avoid noisy backgrounds
* Get their attention first
* Ask how you can facilitate communication
* When audio and acoustics are poor, emphasize the visual
* Don't shout
* Speak clearly
* Enunciate
* Don't hide your mouth
* Use facial expressions and gestures
Kristi Murphy A.A.S., HIS, Post Falls Hearing Aid Center, 780 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls, (208) 457-8878.
ARTICLES BY KRISTI MURPHY/POST FALLS HEARING AID CENTER
Communication tips
Things you can do to help your family member with hearing loss to communicate better with those around them.
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