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Talking to the Hard of Hearing
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Dr. LaVona Traywick
Gerontology
[Title Slide – Talking to the Hard of Hearing; Dr. LaVona Traywick – Gerontology, U of A Division of Agriculture. Picture of
someone holding a bull horn.]
[Dr. Traywick] Approximately 17% of American adults report some degree of hearing loss. Of
those adults there is a strong relationship between age and reported hearing
loss. [Drawing of an elderly woman talking loudly to an elderly man] Eighteen
percent of adults aged 45-64, 30% of adults aged 65-74 and 47% of adults 75
years-old or older have a hearing impairment.
[Dr. Traywick] Here are some tips you can use when talking with someone who has a hearing
problem:
- Include people with hearing loss in the conversation. [Picture of a
group talking together]
- Find a quiet place to talk to help reduce background noise,
especially in restaurants and social gatherings. [Picture of a group
eating]
- Stand in good lighting and use facial expressions or gestures to
give clues. [Picture of a woman using her hands as she talks to a man]
- Face the person and talk clearly. [Picture of two men talking facing each
other]
- Speak a little more loudly than normal, but don’t shout. [Picture of a
man holding his hand to his ear]
- Speak at a reasonable speed; do not hide your mouth, eat, or chew
gum. [Picture of a man and woman talking]
- Repeat yourself if necessary, using different words. [Picture of a boy
holding his hand to his ear]
- Try to make sure only one person talks at a time. [Picture of a group
talking]
- Be patient. Stay positive and relaxed. [Picture of two men talking
facing each other]
- Ask how you can help. [Picture of a group talking at a conference table]
[Dr. Traywick] Many people develop hearing problems due to being exposed to loud noises.
Today, there are many ways you can improve your hearing. Seek professional help
as soon as you notice you’re having hearing difficulties.
[Narrator] To learn more, contact your county extension agent and follow
the links in this section. [U of A University of Arkansas Division of
Agriculture]
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