Fathers Day: Hear! Hear!

Family and friends can play an integral role in helping a person with hearing loss to take action.

(PRWEB) June 6, 2004 --- Fathers Day is the perfect occasion to help the men in your life hear better. Hearing loss typically progresses slowly over time, so someone with hearing loss may not realize or acknowledge the condition exists. Often a relative or friend is the first to notice symptoms, such as turning up the TV volume or frequently asking that comments be repeated. Family and friends can be very influential in persuading that person to seek assistance as early as possible. Simply bringing the condition to their attention can be a vital step toward progress.

Family and friends can help those with hearing loss:

• Gently call their attention to any hearing loss symptoms.

• Be patient if repeating yourself.

• Speak distinctly, and don't shout: clarity -- not volume -- is the key.

• For visual context during conversation, let them see you speak.

• Offer assistance and encouragement in seeking solutions.

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