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If he doesn’t have a hearing loss, he’s in big trouble…… By Dr. Richard Reikowski, Au.D Family Hearing and Balance Center

 

Several weeks ago…..A spouse shared as her husband entered the sound room for his hearing assessment…. She thought to her self and then exclaimed, I am pretty frustrated with the difficulty in communicating with my husband. It’s as if he’s not paying attention to me. I’m not sure, she said, but however, if he doesn’t have a hearing loss, he’s in big trouble.

She and I looked at each other, as I peered around the monitor and had we had to laugh together.  She put into words how frustrating the communication barrier of hearing loss has been on their situation. It was in jest, but still remains truth the same. I enjoy being a part of these moments between couples in helping them each to understand one another and to come to a point of agreement and resolution. Some good honest sharing too!


 

Written by:
Rich
Published on:
August 23, 2018
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6 Comments

Categories: Balance, Blog Categories Go Here, Community Outreach, Educational, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Miscellaneous, New Technology, Patient care, Philosophy, Slider, Testimonials, TinnitusTags: American Tinnitus Association, ASHA American Speech and Hearing Association, Audiologist, audiology, Dr. Richard S. Reikowski, family hearing and balance center.cardinal hearing centers, Hearing Aids, hearing doctor, hearing loss, Hearing Testing, Ohio Academy of Audiology

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  1. Kelly Workman

    August 23, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Untreated hearing loss can be such a barrier to good communication with those you love the most

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    • Richard Reikowski

      September 18, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      Yes, it sure can be a barrier Kelly!

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  2. Gail Reagan

    August 24, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    That’s cute!

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    • Richard Reikowski

      September 18, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      Smile….

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  3. admin

    August 24, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    that is the funniest thing I have read in a long time

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    • Richard Reikowski

      September 18, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it Dale!

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