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I also think that this member of your family may be aware of his problem, but he just doesn't want to admit that. It's really hard for some people. I think you shouldn't put him in front of some kind of test, just don't react to his accusations saying you are the one that speaks too quietly. Give him support and maybe soon he will be ready to admit his problem, it takes time.

Keep muttering until he gets fed up of not hearing anything and not knowing whats going on. Im afraid its the only way!!! He'd be miserable with me as I dont talk loud and everybody around me think they're going deaf lol.

My mom is using hearing aids. Without it she won't be able to hear what others are talking. But some people refused to accept reality and live in misery pretending that there is nothing wrong with their ears. When we talk to them they just stare at us as if trying to figure out what we are saying when they are actually deaf.

Hmmm, it is definitely not wise for your friend to deny it if he is definitely hard of hearing, because if he really is hard of hearing it might get worse with time if he doesn't seek any help. I understand that he might be embarassed to admit that he has a problem with his ears, but behind the scenes he should have really thought about it. Anyway, I agree that you should do a test on him. What I would suggest is for you to sneak up on him from behind when he isn't looking, say a nice big "Hi" or "Hello" and see if he responds. It is practically impossible to mumble those short words, so if he doesn't respond you can be almost sure he has got a hearing problem. You can then advise him again, but if he continues to deny, then I think that's the best that you can do as a friend.

It's hard for some people to admit they have trouble hearing. There are hearing aids in hunting stores that cost about $15, for hunters to hear things they normally would not. If you can get one and have him test it--tell him a friend gave it to you--he will realize he needs something to help his hearing. Here, it shows what I'm talking about: http://www.discounthuntingsupply.com/ssl/shop/Scripts/prodList.asp?d=974&p=1028 A lot of hearing impaired people buy these rather than spend hundreds on them.

hehe,i think this will be happen in my friend

I know that I decided I needed to wear glasses after a tried someone else’s and realised how bad my eye sight was! If there was a way you could get him to try a hearing aid it may convince him although I don’t know if there is anywhere you can go for a trial! All he needs to do is hear the difference between an aid and nothing and I’m sure he would make the right decision. Good luck with this!

People really don't want to admit disabilities even if it is only a hearing loss or defect. Tell him that if you would have to repeat every word then your communication is affected. Maybe you should let him take a test online before going to a specialist. visit http://www.hearingcheck.org/ for online checkup.

I don't envy your position particularly as your friend is not admitting that there's a problem. I think you are going to have to take it slowly and suggest that they have a hearing test just to make you feel better, do you think something like that would work? Failing that I would suggest you rally some support from other friends and family members to help with the convincing too. Good luck.