In addition to correcting hearing loss with a hearing aid, here are some other things you can do: Reduce background noises, such as noise from appliances, the television, or several people talking at once. It is difficult for the person who has dementia to distinguish between these and what she wants to hear. Sit or stand by the person’s “better” ear when speaking to her. Give the person clues to where sounds are coming from. It can be hard to locate and identify sounds, and this may confuse the person. Remind her, “That is the sound of the garbage truck.” Use several kinds of clues at one
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