{"id":1557,"date":"2022-10-11T16:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T22:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.fm1.dev\/?page_id=1557"},"modified":"2022-12-02T12:50:02","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T19:50:02","slug":"communication-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/hearing-aids\/communication-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better hearing requires more than just hearing aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing your best means having the right technology \u2014 fit specifically to your unique hearing needs \u2014 for the environments you find yourself in most often, and maximizing that technology with better communication strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime someone is fit with new technology, there will be an adjustment period. Regardless of whether the person you\u2019re communicating with has an <a href=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/audiology-hearing-loss-faq\/\">untreated hearing loss<\/a> or is using hearing aids for the first time, the following communication tips can be used to enhance your conversations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit or stand 3 to 6 feet away to maximize audibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay at eye level to help with visual cues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you have the person\u2019s attention before speaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use facial expressions and gestures to accentuate your message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raise your voice slightly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speak slowly and distinctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use short, simple sentences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rephrase your words if the person is having a hard time understanding you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To avoid distortion, don\u2019t speak directly into a person\u2019s ear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Correct-Distance.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1559\" width=\"179\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Correct-Distance.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Correct-Distance-256x256.jpeg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit or stand 3 to 6 feet away to maximize audibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Short-Sentences.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1560\" width=\"189\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Short-Sentences.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Short-Sentences-256x256.jpeg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use short, simple sentences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Speaking-Louder.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1561\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Speaking-Louder.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rockymountainearcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Speaking-Louder-256x256.jpeg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Raise your voice slightly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help with better communication techniques. Our practice regularly hosts open houses and hearing events in which patients, their family, and their friends are welcome to come by and discuss their unique communication issues at greater length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend booking an appointment for a comprehensive hearing consultation so that our hearing care providers can find out more about your specific type of hearing loss and lifestyle. Contact us to schedule a complete consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-top-text\">Call Rocky Mountain Ear Center for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-container\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-box\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-top\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-ph-num-top\"><a href=\"tel:+13037839220\" class=\"phone content-cta-ph-num\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M9.0036 0H1.7964C1.31997 0 0.863044 0.189263 0.526153 0.526153C0.189263 0.863044 0 1.31997 0 1.7964V16.2027C0 17.1954 0.8046 18 1.7964 18H9.0027C9.47922 18 9.93623 17.8108 10.2733 17.4739C10.6103 17.137 10.7998 16.6801 10.8 16.2036V1.7964C10.8 1.31997 10.6107 0.863044 10.2738 0.526153C9.93696 0.189263 9.48003 0 9.0036 0V0ZM5.4 17.1C4.779 17.1 4.275 16.6977 4.275 16.2C4.275 15.7023 4.779 15.3 5.4 15.3C6.021 15.3 6.525 15.7023 6.525 16.2C6.525 16.6977 6.021 17.1 5.4 17.1ZM9 14.4H1.8V1.8H9V14.4Z\" fill=\"#035440\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<span class=\"phone-number\">(303) 783-9220<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Better hearing requires more than just hearing aids Hearing your best means having the right technology \u2014 fit specifically to your unique hearing needs \u2014 for the environments you find yourself in most often, and maximizing that technology with better communication strategies. 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