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What can you do? 

The best you can do is to help your friend or family member recognize their hearing problem.

Help your friend or family recognize the problem 

First of all, suggest that they take a look at a list of hearing loss symptoms. Very often, this will trigger a spark of recognition.

Even better, ask your friend or relative to have a professional hearing evaluation, either from an audiologist or a qualified hearing aids dispenser, and offer to go with. You might even help by making the hearing evaluation appointment yourself.

 

Find a list of hearing care professionals  in your area.

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Reluctance is not uncommon 

It's normal to be met with resistance if you raise the question of hearing loss. It can help to involve your family doctor or a friend who already has hearing aids. Both can help eliminate the insecurity associated with hearing loss, and can offer their advice as to how to tackle hearing loss and handle some of the questions and concerns there may be on hearing aids. You can also help by reading more about modern hearing aids and share your new knowledge on hearing aids.
 

You may also want to read more about visiting a hearing care professional and share your knowledge on this to eliminate possible questions or concerns. 
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