The ability to communicate is likely to be affected when a person has hearing difficulties. Communication is a basic need for all of us, so it is important to remember that good communication requires the efforts of at least two people. It is consequently very important that you play your part in ensuring optimum communication when you are together with hearing impaired people.
Becoming accustomed to hearing aids
It is a great advantage to have some knowledge about hearing aids when someone close to you is a hearing aid user. Many people commonly believe that hearing aids can completely restore people’s hearing, but this is unfortunately an exaggeration. Hearing aids are an invaluable help to hearing impaired people, but first-time users usually need time to adjust. The overall sound of the world around them is changed, their own voice sounds different, and sounds that have been “lost” for years may now be heard again. It takes time to become accustomed to hearing aids, but the support of family members, friends and colleagues can make a big difference.
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