By following the suggestions below, you can communicate much better with someone who has hearing loss. You can communicate better by: Speaking clearly and naturally Speak in a normal tone of voice. Shouting makes many words hard to understand. Don't slow your speech. Speak at a pace that allows words to be clearly distinguished from one another, but not so slowly that you lose the natural rhythm. Attracting the listener's attention before you begin speaking Before you begin to speak, be sure the listener knows you want to communicate. Facing the listener When speaking to someone with hearing loss, make sure they can clearly see your mouth - especially in noisy environments. Most people have a natural abilit....

Hearing Aids – Care & Use As with anything new in life, hearing aids take a little time to get used to. Soon, you’ll discover that hearing aids are wonderful tools to help you enjoy the sounds of the world. Becoming used to the hearing aids is a big part of the hearing recovery process. Hearing aids today use the latest technology and are highly sensitive to an individual’s needs. At Platinum Hearing Aids based in Detroit, MI, we are committed to helping you conquer hearing loss. Below are several tips to help ensure that your hearing aids feel natural and operate to their maximum capabilities. Speaking with Others Human speech is an intricate sound containing many different tones and decibel levels. Your hearing ai....