Hearing Loss
Name one difficulty that comes with hearing loss
Tell us a strategy to prevent a fall from happening.
Make home safe; have eyes and feet checked; keep in shape by moving; speak up if you have a concern
What is one type of nonverbal communication?
Eye contact
Gestures (including ASL)
Body positioning
Facial expressions
Name one technological device that can help someone with hearing loss.
Hearing aid, cochlear implant, ALD, etc.
Tell us one way to manage a difficult hearing situation
Relocate to a quieter environment
Get closer to the speaker
Adjust hearing aid settings
True or false: falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
True
What can you do if you are experiencing a communication breakdown?
Speak face-to face
Ask for clarification
Be assertive
Define an alerting device.
A device that connects individuals with their environment in order to improve their safety.
Name one bone, muscle, or part of the ear.
Name one risk factor that makes a fall more likely to happen.
Lower body weakness; foot pain; hearing loss; vision problems; home hazards
Clear Speech is a communication method. What is one strategy for a speaker using Clear Speech?
Speaks slightly louder
Speaks slightly slower
Uses pauses
Enunciates speech sounds clearly
Define a hearing loop.
A device that hearing aids can connect to. They are designed to amplify sound in public venues.
Name one type of hearing loss
Sensorineural, conductive, or mixed
95% !
What is the difference between speechreading and lipreading?
Speechreading involves watching the speaker's face and mouth to better understand their message, while lipreading involves paying attention to their lips
Name one type of hearing aid
CIC, ITC, ITE, RIC, BTE, Superpower