7 Clues Your Child May Have a Hearing Loss Your child inconsistently responds to sound. Speech and language development is delayed. Speech is unclear. Volume is turned up on electronic equipment (radio, TV, cd player, etc.) Your child does not follow directions. Your child says "Huh?" Your child does not respond when called. If you suspect your child is having difficulty hearing, talk to your family doctor. He or she may refer your child to an audiologist for a complete hearing evaluation. Let Us Help You Hear Schedule an appointment for a hearing evaluation by calling 231-935-6455 or email

10 Tips for Talking to Someone with Hearing Loss When a friend or family member has a hearing loss, talking with them can be a challenge even if they have hearing aids. These 10 tips can help you communicate with people who have hearing loss, making conversations more enjoyable for both of you. Face the listener and make sure the person can see you. Reduce distance. Don't try to communicate from a different room. In large groups, try to have only one person speak at a time. Do not cover your mouth or chew gum/food when speaking. Rephrase a sentence rather than repeating it. Minimize background

Common Questions about Tinnitus What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is often referred to as "ringing in the ears," although some people hear hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping, or clicking. Tinnitus is the medical term for sound perceived in the ears that does not come from an external source. Tinnitus can be constant or intermittent and can vary in volume. How many people have tinnitus? An estimated 50 million Americans have some form of tinnitus. What causes tinnitus? The exact physiological cause of tinnitus is not known. Exposure to loud noises, wax build-up, certain medications, ear infections

Hearing Resources Learn more by visiting these recommended websites. About Hearing Loss American Tinnitus Association Healthy Hearing Michigan Coalition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Hearing Loss Association of America About Hearing Devices Oticon Hearing Aids Phonak Hearing Aids Resound Hearing Aids Unitron Hearing Aids Westone Earmolds For Infants and Children Early On Program My Baby's Hearing Listen to Your Buds Let Us Help You Hear Schedule an appointment for a hearing evaluation by calling 231-935-6455 or email hearing@mhc.net.

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