Eight Easy Steps To Better Hearing - oticon Alta Instructions For Use Manual

Eight easy steps to better hearing

It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes
differs from person to person. It will depend on a number of factors, such as whether
you have had a hearing instrument before and the degree of your hearing loss.
1. In the quiet of your home
Try to accustom yourself to all the new sounds. Listen to the many background sounds
and try to identify each sound. Bear in mind that some sounds will seem different from
what you are used to. You may have to learn to identify them again. Note that in time
you will get accustomed to the sounds in your environment – if not please contact your
Hearing Care Professional.
If using the hearing instrument makes you tired, take them off for a little while and have
a rest. Gradually, you will begin to be able to listen for longer periods of time. Soon, you
will be able to wear your hearing instrument comfortably all day long.
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2. Conversation with another person
Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read facial
expressions easily. You may experience new speech sounds, which can seem a little
disturbing in the beginning. However, after the brain has adapted to the new speech
sounds, you should hear speech clearer.
3. Listen to radio or TV
When listening to the TV or the radio, start out by listening to news commentators
since they usually speak clearly, then try other TV programs.
If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more
information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories.
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