User's Manual
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Attending theatre, concerts, lectures, etc.
· Try to sit with your better ear closer to the sound
source, if possible.
· Become familiar with the program in advance to
make it easier to follow.
· Inquire if a loop is available. If not, sit towards
the front
· If your hearing is similar in both ears, sit in
the middle
At work
· Inform your co-workers about your hearing loss
and teach them to talk clearly. Keep eye contact
when conversing.
· Focus on the person nearest to you.
· If you hear only part of a conversation, repeat
what you have heard and ask for any missing
information.
At home
· Always use your hearing instruments.
· Inform family and friends about your situation.
· Teach your family to talk clearly and keep eye
contact when conversing.
· Teach your family how to involve you in
conversations.
· Avoid background noise.