{"id":163,"date":"2019-07-23T12:35:15","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T16:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.fm1.dev\/communication-strategies\/"},"modified":"2021-09-21T13:14:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T17:14:33","slug":"communication-strategies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-health\/communication-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Communicating with a person who has a <a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-health\/hearing-loss\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"159\">hearing loss<\/a> can be stressful for both parties. Even when <a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/ear-hearing\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"209\">hearing devices<\/a> 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<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/adult-beard-beverage-590516-1280x906.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of two people meeting outside\" class=\"wp-image-716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/adult-beard-beverage-590516-1280x906.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/adult-beard-beverage-590516-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/adult-beard-beverage-590516.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Maintain eye contact with the hearing impaired individual, facing them directly. Do not attempt to hold a conversation from another room; visual cues are an important component of successful communication.<\/li><li>Make sure you have the person\u2019s attention before beginning a conversation. It helps to state their name so they are aware you are addressing them, and can focus on your words.<\/li><li>Speak slowly and concisely. Resist the temptation to shout, which can lead to distorted speech and make your words more difficult to understand. Pause between sentences to ensure what you are saying is understood. <\/li><li>Do not cover your face with your hands or other objects. Individuals with hearing loss rely on visual cues to help follow the conversation, and sometimes find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearinglink.org\/living\/lipreading-communicating\/what-is-lipreading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lip reading helpful<\/a>. Avoid eating and drinking while conversing, as well. <\/li><li>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 you are saying. <\/li><li>Repeat yourself if necessary. Try using a different word or rephrasing your sentence if it is too confusing. Refrain from complex words and phrases. <\/li><li>Supplement your conversation by writing down important information. This might include jotting down the topic you will be discussing beforehand. <\/li><li>Pay attention to the listener. If they look confused, offer to clarify what you have just said. <\/li><li>Remember, communication is a two-way street. Give the other person a chance to speak, and do not interrupt. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Call our Hampton office at <a href=\"tel:+17578252500\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(757) 825-2500<\/span><\/a> or our Williamsburg office at <a href=\"tel:+17572538722\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(757) 253-8722<\/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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