AUDIOLOGY Q: I know my hearing aids are working, however, sometimes I have difficulty hearing my wife when she's in another room. Andrea Wilson A: This is a common complaint. When sound travels long distances, it is often dampened before it reaches a person's ears (or hearing aid). This is going to create sound to be softer and often less clear. This can Au.D. even be difficult for people without hearing loss. Using communication strategies can lessen the frustrations associated with asking for repetition. Two commonly used communication strategies are: getting someone's attention before speaking and decreasing the distance between communication partners. Hearing Wellness Center LET US HELP YOU HEARWELLTM 677 Anne Street NW, Suite G Bemidji, MN 56601 218-333-8833 www.hearwellmn.com AUDIOLOGY Q: I know my hearing aids are working, however, sometimes I have difficulty hearing my wife when she's in another room. Andrea Wilson A: This is a common complaint. When sound travels long distances, it is often dampened before it reaches a person's ears (or hearing aid). This is going to create sound to be softer and often less clear. This can Au.D. even be difficult for people without hearing loss. Using communication strategies can lessen the frustrations associated with asking for repetition. Two commonly used communication strategies are: getting someone's attention before speaking and decreasing the distance between communication partners. Hearing Wellness Center LET US HELP YOU HEARWELLTM 677 Anne Street NW, Suite G Bemidji, MN 56601 218-333-8833 www.hearwellmn.com