Day Six of Communication Tips

Day six of communication tips from Dr. Salazar: good lighting can be important.

A person with hearing loss may watch your face to assist in understanding so lighting on it is important. When in a restaurant or other social gathering, sit where there is good lighting so that your face can be more easily seen. Poor lighting may cause shadows on the face of the talker. Conversely avoid sitting with strong lighting coming from behind such as through a window as that will cause difficu

lty for the listener looking into the bright light.