know someone with a hearing loss?

Does your loved one have a hearing loss? How do you best help them?

HOW DO I HELP MY LOVED ONE WHO HAS A HEARING LOSS?

Hearing loss often develops slowly and it can take a long time before someone decides to actually get a hearing aid. Here is some advice about what you, as a relative or friend, can do to help your loved one hear better.

A HUGE DIFFERENCE

For Reina’s husband, it wasn’t simply a question of acquiring a hearing aid.

He wasn’t satisfied with the first hearing solutions he found and felt they didn’t help him.

However, after he tried a Widex hearing aid he wears it all the time. It’s made a huge difference to his life – and Reina’s too.

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE A HEARING LOSS?

Hearing loss in children is not uncommon and can be helped. Read more here.

Signs of hearing loss in a loved one

Difficulty understanding people
The need to have phrases repeated
High TV volumes
Difficulty hearing the phone
Difficulty following group chats
Withdrawal from social situations

Communication tips

Catching his/her attention before speaking to make sure he/she looks at you
Speaking slowly and clearly
Repeating kindly what he/she doesn't hear the first time
Using body language to show what you are saying
Asking kindly if he/she heard what you said

THE POWER TO HEAR

DREAM FASHION POWER is very easy to use. It lets you focus on listening while the hearing aid does the rest.

4 STEPS TO BETTER HEARING

1. Visit your local hearing care professional

2. Tell your hearing loss story

3. Take a quick and painless hearing examination

4. Choose your new hearing aids

FIND YOUR LOCAL HEARING CARE PROFESSIONAL HERE

Hearing professional patient counselling

HEARING LOSS

Learn more about hearing loss and what can be done.