Hearing Loss: Are You or a Family Member Headed Back to School? Here are 3 Tips for Better Communication.

School is almost back in session. Here are three tips to help make learning easier if you have hearing loss.

1. Create a space to make it easier to read lips. Use good lighting, speak at a regular pace, repeat things if necessary, anyone speaking to a person with hearing loss should wear a clear facemask. Use facial expressions and hand gestures while communicating. 
2. Use live captioning. If necessary, allow students who have difficulty with hearing to use live captioning or show written summaries during slide show presentations. Free apps, web-based services, or a hired transcriber can be used to transcribe live classroom lectures and discussions.
3. Reduce background noise. Learning in a loud environment can be distracting. Cut out any background noise by closing the door. Maybe modifications to the room can be made, like putting down a rug or carpeted walls so that there isn’t as much sound ricocheting off the walls. Make sure one person speaks at a time. 

If you, or a loved one, are experiencing difficulty with your hearing, please contact us at Pure Sound Hearing for a complimentary hearing test and consultation. 

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