OTOFONIX Encore User Manual page 21

Wearing & Using A Hearing Device
Another reason some sounds will seem odd is that you'll probably be hearing things that you
haven't heard in a long time.
You may also be more aware of your footsteps, your car's motor, the sounds you make as you
chew your food, and just about any other environmental noise. With time, your brain will get
better at tuning out unwanted noise. The more you wear your hearing device, the more easily
your brain will adjust to the changes.
Although background sounds will seem louder than before, you may find that the hearing
device doesn't do one of the things you hoped that it would: help you understand all the
words you've been missing in conversations. You should be able to understand more words
with the hearing device than without. But wearing a hearing aid won't guarantee that you'll
catch every single word. Hearing every word isn't necessary. The goal is for you to be able to
follow conversation easily in various environments.
Memory Programs 2 and 3 have been designed to reduce background noise but even
the most expensive hearing aid will not work in an extremely noisy restaurant.
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