{"id":597,"date":"2019-04-26T16:31:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T16:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~prescott\/?page_id=597"},"modified":"2020-10-26T22:27:34","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T22:27:34","slug":"communication-strategies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/communication-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Communicating with a person who has a <a href=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a> can be stressful for both parties. Even when hearing devices are used, proper communication strategies are essential for maximizing the experience. Try the following tips when communicating with a hearing impaired individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintain eye contact\nwith the hearing impaired individual, facing them directly. Do not attempt to\nhold a conversation from another room; visual cues are an important component\nof successful communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the person\nwith hearing loss is aware a conversation is starting. It helps to state their\nname so they are aware they are being addressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speak slowly and\nconcisely. Resist the temptation to shout, which can lead to distorted speech\nand make the words more difficult to understand. Pause between sentences to\nensure what is being said is easy to understand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/adult-beard-beverage-590516-1280x906.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/adult-beard-beverage-590516-1280x906.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/adult-beard-beverage-590516-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/prescottent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/adult-beard-beverage-590516.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid eating and\ndrinking while conversing. Individuals with hearing loss rely on visual cues to\nhelp follow the conversation, and sometimes find lip reading helpful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to find a quiet area free of background noise. This can be distracting and cause the hearing impaired individual to miss out on much of what is being said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat if necessary. Try using a different word or rephrasing the sentence if it is too confusing. Refrain from complex words and phrases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplement the conversation by writing down important information. This might include jotting down the topic that will be discussed beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay attention to the listener. If they look confused, offer to clarify what was just said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, communication is a two-way street. Give the other person a chance to speak, and do not interrupt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Prescott Ear, Nose, Throat &amp; Allergy<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+19287789190\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(928) 778-9190<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Communicating with a person who has a hearing loss can be stressful for both parties. Even when hearing devices are used, proper communication strategies are essential for maximizing the experience. Try the following tips when communicating with a hearing impaired individual. Maintain eye contact with the hearing impaired individual, facing them directly. 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