Do you enjoy live music? You can protect your hearing!
Musicians Need to Protect Their Hearing!! By: Lisa D. Cahill, Ph.D., CCC-A
By: admin | July 30, 2014
“You mean some of the responsibility falls on MY shoulders?”
By: Dr. Lisa D. Cahill, Ph.D., CCC-A
Regardless of whether a family member with hearing loss is using hearing aids, good communication strategies on all sides are absolutely essential to ease of hearing. A common misconception is that the hearing aid functions as a prosthetic, when in reality; it is more of an assistive device, like a crutch. Many family members of patients with hearing loss are surprised to find out they carry some of the responsibility to help alleviate the communication issues brought about by hearing loss. Once a hearing loss is identified, it is crucial for family members to be involved in the rehabilitative process, which includes communication training and education alongside the hearing aid fitting. The following guidelines can be learned with practice and awareness over time, and should be used in daily life regardless of a hearing loss, for more effective communication in general.
For the person with hearing impairment, do not hesitate to politely explain to others what your communication needs are! Some acquaintances may forget about your hearing loss or get excited about the conversation and fall back into their normal speaking pattern. If you need something repeated, try repeating back what you think they said, or at least the portion that you heard, so they don’t have to repeat the entire sentence. Maintain a positive attitude to avoid hurt feelings!
Hearing aids alone, while helpful, still may not allow a person with hearing loss to communicate successfully in all listening situations. As a family member or friend of a person with hearing loss, you can help improve communication by following these simple suggestions. Communication always involves at least two individuals: a talker who sends the message and a listener who receives the message. Teamwork between family members is essential to accommodating the needs of the loved one with hearing loss.
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