Usually, the hearing loss involves higher-pitched sounds, but it gradually involves sounds of lower pitch. At first, the ability to hear speech is intact, but eventually the loss progresses and some speech sounds can no longer be heard. The most important feature in the management of hearing loss is recognizing that the loss has occurred. Management of the hearing loss includes a properly selected, properly fitted hearing aid. A trained professional must adjust the hearing aid for the person using it.
Hearing aids can compensate for some kinds of hearing loss.
However, they rarely restore normal hearing. With training, the user can learn a new set of hearing skills. Hearing aids require maintenance to function properly. An elderly person may need help with getting the hearing aid adjusted and changing the batteries. A few simple rules will make communicating with the hearing-impaired person easier.