Hearing loss can make a person feel very isolated and lonely. Listening becomes difficult and getting together with family and friends can become very frustrating, as well as tiring. Here are some ways you can make communicating with someone with a hearing loss easier:
Speak normally; not too exaggerated, too quickly or too loudly.
Be sure you have eye contact before you begin speaking to the person.
Use facial expressions, gestures and body language.
Ensure the person is aware when the topic changes.
Be aware of competing noises or sounds in the room such as music, other people talking, or mechanical sounds such as air conditioners. Background noises make it much more difficult to hear.
Reword your sentence if the person does not understand what you are saying.
Most importantly, ask if there is anything you can do to improve communication.