When someone you love starts withdrawing from conversations or asking you to repeat yourself, it’s natural to feel frustrated. But helping them often starts with how you communicate.
Alex Crippin, president and owner of Hearing Associates, clinics certified by HearingLoss.com®, shares simple ways to make everyday conversations easier. These include making eye contact, finding good lighting, reducing background noise, choosing the right time to talk, and rephrasing instead of repeating.
He also explains how to approach a family member who won’t admit they have hearing loss, why speaking compassionately works better than pointing out their struggles, and how getting a hearing test together can ease feelings of embarrassment.
If you’ve been wondering how to encourage a loved one to get a hearing evaluation without making them feel pressured, this is a great place to start.
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