NANO X2 Rechargeable Instruction Manual page 22

FOR BETTER
COMMUNICATION
For You
· Move closer to and look at the speaker.
· Sit face-to-face in a quiet room.
· Try different locations to find the best place to listen.
· Minimize distractions.
· Background noises may be frustrating at first. Remember,you have
not heard them for awhile.
· Let others know what you need. Keep in mind that people cannot "see"
your hearing loss.
·Develop realistic expectations of what your hearing aids can and
cannot do.
·Better hearing with hearing aids is a learned skill combining desire,
practice and patience.
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For Your Family and Friends
Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss. Request
that they:
· Get your full attention before beginning to speak
· Look at you or sit face-to-face in a quiet room
· Speak clearly and at a normal rate and level. Shouting can actually
make understanding more difficult
· Rephrase rather than repeat the same words as different words may
be easier to understand
· Minimize distractions while speaking
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