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How can family members effectively communicate with a hearing-impaired person after they start wearing hearing aids?

Hearing aids are an important tool to help people with hearing loss improve communication, but many family members mistakenly believe that hearing aids can restore 100% of hearing. In fact, while hearing aids can partially restore hearing, the brain needs 3-6 months to rebuild its sound processing abilities; this process depends on neuroplasticity. Furthermore, in noisy environments, the speech recognition rate of a hearing-impaired person may still decrease by 30-50%. Therefore, family members need to adopt certain strategies when communicating with a hearing-impaired person to ensure effective communication.

I. Three Communication Principles

1. Spatial Positioning

Ensure sufficient lighting: When communicating with a hearing-impaired person, ensure the room is well-lit and avoid shadows obscuring the face so that the hearing-impaired person can clearly see the speaker's mouth movements.

Face-to-face communication: Avoid speaking with your back turned; face the hearing-impaired person directly, keep your eyes level, do not cover their mouth, and ensure that the hearing-impaired person can make maximum use of lip reading and body language.

2. Speaking Style

Speak clearly and naturally: Speak clearly and naturally. Speaking too slowly will disrupt word flow, while speaking too quickly will cause high-frequency consonants to be lost. Therefore, maintain a moderate speaking speed. Also, avoid shouting or exaggerated pronunciation to prevent distorting mouth movements and affecting lip reading.

• Attract Attention: Before starting to speak, attract the hearing-impaired person's attention by calling their name, waving, or gently patting their arm to ensure they are focused on the conversation.
• Avoid Simultaneous Speaking: When communicating with a hearing-impaired person, avoid multiple people speaking at the same time. Let only one person speak at a time so that the hearing-impaired person can better concentrate.

3. Information Confirmation

During the conversation, if encountering complex topics, repeat key information multiple times to ensure the hearing-impaired person hears and understands. The hearing-impaired person can also repeat the conversation themselves to further confirm the content.

II. Environmental Optimization

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) acoustic guidelines, for every 10 dB increase in background noise, the speech recognition rate of hearing-impaired individuals decreases by 20%. This means that even with hearing aids, speech recognition accuracy for hearing-impaired individuals may still decrease by 30-50% in noisy environments. Therefore, family members should communicate with hearing-impaired individuals in quiet environments, avoiding noise interference from nearby appliances.

III. Using Assistive Devices

• Using Gestures and Facial Expressions: When speaking, use gestures and facial expressions appropriately to aid expression and help the hearing-impaired individual better understand the meaning. Especially in noisy environments, if the hearing-impaired user frequently furrows their brow or unconsciously utters questioning words during conversation, nonverbal methods should be used more frequently.
• Providing Written Information: For important information, written text or visual images can be provided. However, it should be noted that not all hearing-impaired individuals benefit from written information, and this approach is not suitable for all situations.
• Using Assistive Devices: If available assistive hearing devices, such as microphones, should be used whenever possible, such as during lectures or meetings.

IV. Monitoring the Hearing-Impaired Individual's Feedback

• Confirming Understanding: During communication, regularly confirm whether the hearing-impaired individual understands the information being conveyed. If the other person doesn't understand, try rephrasing it in a different way instead of simply repeating it.
• Listen patiently: Give the hearing-impaired person enough time to respond. Don't interrupt or finish their sentences for them to avoid increasing their stress. Be patient and avoid showing impatience or frustration, as these negative emotions can affect the hearing-impaired person's mindset.

By using these communication tips, family members can communicate more effectively with hearing-impaired individuals wearing hearing aids, reducing misunderstandings and unnecessary stress during communication, and helping them better integrate into family and social life.

Nuremberg, Germany – October 22, 2025 – AUSTAR HEARING showcased its latest advancements at the 69th EUHA Congress, focusing on the evolution of hearing technology under the theme, "Comfortable Intelligent Listening." The exhibition served to demonstrate the company's progress in integrating advanced AI with acoustic engineering for global audiology markets.

1. Strategic Shift: From Acoustic Amplification to Brain-Hearing Synergy

AUSTAR HEARING's research and development initiatives are currently focused on transitioning the listening experience from basic sound processing to a higher-level cognitive function: "Brain-Hearing Synergy."

A company spokesperson highlighted the core focus: "Our current research prioritizes how the brain processes and interprets sound with minimal effort. By developing a proprietary speech system that analyzes and adapts to specific speech characteristics and complex sound environments, AUSTAR HEARING is establishing a framework that moves beyond conventional acoustic amplification. This new paradigm aims for effortless comprehension."

2. Integration of AI Technology in Hearing Solutions

The EUHA presentation emphasized AUSTAR HEARING's practical application of Artificial Intelligence across its product portfolio, notably the FUGUE X series.

3. Optimized Power and Design for Practical Use

Addressing user convenience, AUSTAR HEARING presented multiple products featuring integrated power management solutions.

Rechargeable Technology: The programmable FUGUE X and OTC A6 series incorporate advanced rechargeable systems.

Operational Efficiency: This design combines charging, device maintenance, and storage functions, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacement.

Adoption Rate: The focus on practical convenience is designed to increase overall user adoption and daily use rates of the hearing aids.

4. Global Industry Engagement and Future Direction

AUSTAR HEARING’s exhibit saw substantial engagement from international audiologists, distributors, and industry professionals. Feedback consistently recognized the technical depth, particularly the practical implementation of AI technology, within the company's product line.

A German audiology professional noted the observable results of AUSTAR HEARING's technical strategy. These strategic dialogues with industry partners across multiple continents are documented and will inform AUSTAR HEARING's future technical roadmaps.

AUSTAR HEARING remains committed to developing technology that connects individuals to the world through enhanced sound processing capabilities.

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