08/09/2026
People come to our office and are surprised to learn getting hearing aids wonât magically fix all of their conversation challenges.
A person with normal hearing wonâtâŚ
â˘Hear sqomeone talking from several rooms away
â˘Understand what was said when the background noise includes dishwasher/kids/dogs/TV
â˘Catch the first part of a sentence even when it is completely quiet but their focus is on their phone and the speaker didnât get their attention first
Add hearing loss on top of this, these challenges become communication impossibilities.
Thatâs why we counsel our patients on the importance of appropriately fit hearing aids AND good communication strategies. When paired together, your potential for success increases significantly.
Whether you do or donât have hearing aids, you need to know and use good conversation habits to make things easier.
Comment âHABITâ and Iâll send you the link!