Trying to help a family member to hear better when they won’t accept they have hearing difficulties can be challenging. It’s important to encourage them to get help to make communication easier for everyone. Be kind and supportive when talking with them about their hearing and recommend a hearing assessment to find out why they do not hear well. It may be as simple as having their ears cleaned.

Our companion article on what to do when a family member can’t hear covers more on this, and if they do decide to try hearing aids, the importance of daily wear is worth reading together. You can also browse the Hearing Aids category page for more.