Day Five of Communication Tips

Day five of communication tips from Dr. Salazar: speak clearly, slightly slowly and louder than normal if needed.

Speak distinctly to someone with hearing loss but without exaggeration. You do not need to shout. Shouting actually distorts the sounds. Try not to mumble as this is very hard to understand, even for people with normal hearing. Slow your speech slightly. Use pauses to give the person time to process speech. Give clues when changing subjects or say “new topic."