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Involving Communication Partners in Rehabilitation, Presented in Partnership with the Ida Institute

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1.  Communication partner tools in practice Acknowledge that hearing loss is a communication loss Develop an understanding of the impaired auditory system Deal with issues communicating on the phone Establish hearing thresholds for communication partners

2.  Why is it important to engage communication partners in the rehabilitation process? Communication partners always tell the truth Because hearing loss is a communication problem that affects communication partners as well It makes the person with hearing loss more relaxed Communication partners get upset if they are not invited to be part of the process

3.  What is a significant other? Wife, husband or partner only Kids, wife, husband or partner only A person with whom we might communicate regularly, but who does not have a big impact on us A person who has a major influence on our behavior and self-esteem (e.g., spouse, partner, family member, friend)

4.  What is a communication partner? A person with whom we communicate regularly and who has an impact on us A person we see every day but never talk to A person our significant others see and talk to every day A family pet we talk to every day

5.  What do Hickson and Scarinci mean by third party disability? That other people with hearing loss start to notice their own hearing disability That a spouse/partner eventually becomes hard of hearing as well That in a given environment a hearing loss in one person may affect the health condition of a person without hearing impairment That attending parties is especially difficult for people with hearing loss

6.  Gill and John video. Being a supportive partner John often acts as: A clown trying to bring attention away from Gill Gill's earpiece at social gatherings Gill's cook. Cooking and serving her favorite meals Gill's audiologist making sure she uses her hearing aids as supposed to

7.  What is a typical implication for Communication Partners? Need to do most household chores Difficulty falling asleep Reduced time for leisure activities Need to act as an interpreter in group settings

8.  The Communication Rings help the patient with hearing loss: Communicate over the phone Identify the most important communication partners in his or her life Realize when they experience communication issues Realize how communication flows from one person to another

9.  The Communication Rings consist of: 1 ring 2 rings 3 rings 4 rings

10.  The Goal Sharing for Partners (GPS) tool: Helps partners find their way around Guides partners on whom to contact in order to get help in specific situations Helps the audiologist, patient and communication partner set attainable goals together Helps the audiologist decide on hearing aid color and style for the patient