QUESTION:

Spouse is Hard of Hearing -- Change Pitch Not Decibel Level

My husband is becoming hard of hearing and up until recently he would always ask me to talk louder. The problem was that when I talked louder, I felt like I was yelling at him -- yelling in anger not just decibel level. And, I think that sensed anger in my voice rather than just loudness. I didn't like the dynamic.

The good news that I wanted to share was that we found that changing the pitch level of my voice eliminated the need to yell. I simply lower my voice to a deeper tone and he can hear me just fine, without yelling.

I read online that you are not necessarily loosing a level of sound when you lose your hearing, you are losing different pitches.

I know a hearing aid might help our situation, but he is just not ready for that yet.
asked by rabbitears, 4/18/2006
Categories: Hearing, Health and Health Care, Leisure and Lifestyle
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