When conversing with an older adult who is experiencing hearing loss, you should:
A) face the person directly and maintain eye contact.
B) sit a little further back and tilt your head to be below eye level.
C) shout loudly.
D) speak in a lower monotonic voice.

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Facing the person directly and maintaining eye contact allows them to lipread and pick up on nonverbal cues that may assist with understanding the conversation. It also shows respect and interest in the person. Sitting a little further back and tilting your head may be helpful, but it depends on the severity and type of hearing loss. Shouting may distort sounds and make it more difficult to understand, and speaking in a lower monotonic voice may also make it difficult to distinguish words and phrases.

When Conversing with an Older Adult Who Is Experiencing Hearing