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Communication Tips for Hearing Impairment

Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health conditions, affecting about 1 in 6 people. Most of us know someone with some degree of hearing impairment. The ability to speak, hear, and understand language and conversation are central to almost every aspect of daily life. Hearing loss hinders communication and impacts relationships. Hearing aids can help, but they do not “cure” hearing loss or return hearing to “normal.” Even with hearing aids, communication can be difficult. 

These tips can help improve communication despite hearing challenges: