Getting someone to correct a problem that they don’t believe they have can be a tremendous challenge. A loss of hearing that’s noticed by everyone except the person who clearly needs help can be a very sensitive subject.
Creating an opportunity for your loved one to HEAR the difference is one approach. This can be demonstrated by setting up a wireless TV headset or an Auracast transmitter. A theater or house of worship that offers hearing assistance is another way to experience better hearing. Here’s what one of our patient’s did.
Kathy, a longtime hearing wearer complained that her father-in-law blasted the TV so loud that it hurt her ears. She’d have to turn off her hearing aids when visiting. Kathy purchased an inexpensive set of ear level amplifiers, placed them in his ears, and turned on the TV. The poor man nearly jumped out of his recliner, holding his ears. He had a hard time believing that the TV was set that loud. Kathy told him to think of the amplifiers as training wheels. And when he was ready, make an appointment see an Audiologist. Which he did.
You can’t force someone to do something that they are not ready for. Some people are just not ready to listen.
In meantime be kind. Get their attention before starting a conversation. Face them and speak slowly. Reduce any background sounds, if possible. And just ask us. We’re here to help.