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So we have spent quite a few posts talking about the symptoms of hearing loss and the gradual transition one can experience when they begin to lose their hearing, but what about those of us who might find ourselves needing to communicate with someone suffering from hearing loss? How do you communicate to someone who you know can’t hear you?

Let’s be honest, sometimes it’s tough but it really depends on the person you are trying to speak with. Some people suffering from hearing loss have actually become quite good at reading lips and it might just be a matter of you facing them and speaking slowly and clearly – it doesn’t matter if you are talking about something as complex as Brooklyn security systems or as meaningless and mundane as the weather, if they can read your lips then you’re set. But what about those who might not be so good at reading lips and faces? Well, you could always try a writing implement and you could try gesticulating to convey your point, but try not to be excessive. The one thing you don’t want to do when talking to someone with a hearing problem is be disrespectful or treat them rudely.

There are two types of hearing loss. The first type is temporary, which occurs for a short duration of time based upon an overload of the nerves that control hearing. The second type is permanent, which is based on damage to the components to the ear, the most common of which are a punctured ear drum or nerve damage. The most common causes of hearing loss include aging factors and sensory overloads. For instance, firing off a gun without ear protection may lead to permanent hearing loss eventually.

The three primary versions of hearing loss that incorporate (more…)

If you notice trouble hearing, and are not sure, it is because a gradual hearing loss can go unnoticed by you for many months. The way that many people find out about their gradual hearing loss is through family and or friends.

A gradual hearing loss can be something as simple as ear wax buildup. Gradual hearing loss can be mild to severe and is not usually reversible. Some symptoms of gradual hearing loss may be that your hearing seems muffled. You may have the feeling that (more…)

Are you finding yourself constantly asking people to repeat themselves? Has it become harder to hear the t.v. when it’s at a moderate volume? These could be indications of hearing loss.

Five main signs of hearing loss are:

1.If other people sound muffled or incoherent.
2.You have trouble making out what other people are saying when there is noise in the background
3.You constantly have to ask for people to repeat themselves
4.You quickly end conversations
5.You become anti-social due to embarrassment stemming from your hearing loss.

Hearing loss could occur for various (more…)

Often people do not realize they are suffering a gradual hearing loss. Family members find themselves repeating things and asking why the television is so loud.

These are the signs of hearing loss. Your family is getting frustrated by often needing to repeat sentences and words you have not heard clearly. You may be watching television at a friend’s home and you are wondering if the others watching miss what is being said. You may feel as though you are struggling to hear the television or radio.

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