Best methods of improving compliance with hearing aids. The Task Force thanks Susan Whiteside, MClSc, Senior Audiologist, Chedoke-McMaster Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario and Sharon M. Abel, PhD, Senior Staff Scientist, Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. Recommendations for referral to audiologist When an individual or family member suspects or complains of difficulty hearing or understanding. When a hearing aid is owned but not used, or when the device is not producing the desired compensation for hearing loss. History of work-related noise exposure.
Communication Strategies Face the person in a clear light.
Speak clearly and slowly, don't shout. Move away from or reduce background noise. Do not obscure your mouth or chew while talking. Ask the person what you might do to make conversation easier. Write down topic of conversation.