HEALTH: Suffering in Silence

HEALTH

Suffering in Silence

What you can do to help:

• Position yourself to make it easier to be heard and be understood. Face the person with whom you’re having a conversation.

• Turn off any background noise. A television or radio may interfere with conversation.

• Speak clearly and ask others to do so, also. Most people will be helpful if they know someone is having trouble hearing them.

• Choose quiet settings. In public, such as in a restaurant or at a social gathering, choose a place to talk that’s away from noisy areas.

• Suggest that the person consider using a device that will help them hear better. Things such as TV-listening systems or telephone-amplifying devices can improve hearing while decreasing other noises in the area.