2006-06-26 11:03:24 · 8 answers · asked by Rob S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
If you believe your mother has an actual hearing loss as opposed to simply ignoring certain things you should suggest getting a hearing test.
There are many places that offer free hearing tests without any obligation. You might even suggest getting your own hearing tested at the same time.
If she has a hearing loss the earlier she tackles the problem the easier it is to fix. I am constantly amazed at how long some of my patients wait before getting their first test. Some of my patients have lost over 75% of their hearing and have never had a hearing test before! A hearing aid works only with the natural hearing that is left, so the sooner one starts to wear one the better. The brain can get awfully lazy at speech discrimination after years of having a hearing loss.
If she Denies the hearing problem she has nothing to lose by having a free no obligation test. Offer to take her yourself. Point out that like other health issues she should be tested just to be on the safe side. If her hearing is normal (or does not need help) then you will have a baseline reading for the future. A hearing test could also identify simple problems like wax in the ear which could be removed to improve the hearing.
If she says she has a hearing problem, but doesn't want to wear hearing aids explain that technology has really come a long way in the past few years. Modern hearing aids don't whistle, sound great, and are invisible when worn.
Good luck.
2006-06-28 18:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by ZCT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 03:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What an interesting question...you see the answer really does depend on how old you and your mother are. If you are a kid, not getting "heard" by your mom...no hearing aid is going to help. If you are an adult, not being able to communicate with your mom...then a hearing aid might help. Seriously, sit with your mom and just remind her how much you still depend on her input in your life. Tell her that you want to still have meaningful conversations with her and it is getting difficult since she can't always hear what you are saying. Good luck and I hope that your mom takes your advice. Peace.
2006-06-26 11:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by Chainsawmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-24 19:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mother does not need a hearing aid.. It's a selective hearing thing.
Mothers Tune out their kids, the same we Kids tune out their mothers.
2006-06-26 11:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by the_undercover_angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her how she can benifit from the hearing aid and how if she doesnt want anyone to notice than she can get the clear kind... Remember tell her they can really benifit her!
2006-06-26 11:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by lifecanbesounfair 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your entire family start whispering whenever they're talking to her...then she'll REALLY think she needs one.
2006-06-26 11:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by kristalyn83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mumble.......... ;)
2006-06-26 11:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋