Having a significant other at your appointment
Benefits
1. Two people to remember the information.
2. The Clinician can clarify hearing concerns and goals from the other person's perspective.
3. Reduces misunderstanding and increases teamwork as part of the hearing rehabilitation program.
4. Reduces “associated disability” that occurs when your partner or loved one has hearing loss that
Impacts on your social and home life.
** studies have shown that when someone brings along a significant other to their appointment, their hearing outcomes are improved when compared to those who did not.