2. Conversation with another person
Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other
so you can read facial expressions easily. You might
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 may 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 programs.
If you fi nd it diffi cult to listen to TV or radio, contact
your Hearing Professional for advice about assistive
listening devices. If your hearing instrument has a
telecoil program, you may benefi t from using it with an
induction loop system.
4. In group conversations
Group situations are usually accompanied by a greater
degree of background noise. Therefore, making it a
more diffi cult listening situation. In diffi cult listening
situations, focus your attention on the person you want
to hear. If you miss a word, ask the speaker to repeat it.
5. Telecoil use in church, theatre, or cinema
An increasing number of churches, theatres and public
buildings have installed induction loop systems. These
systems send out wireless sound to be received by the
telecoil in your hearing instruments. Typically, the
facility will post a sign indicating that an induction
loop system is available for use by its patrons.
Contact your Hearing Care Professional for additional
information.
6. Using the telephone
When using the telephone place the receiver 1-1.5
inches above your upper part of the ear. It may also
help to tilt the receiver. If whistling occurs, tilt or
move the receiver away slightly and try to keep it still.
If your hearing instrument has a telecoil, try switching
the instrument to the telecoil program when listening
on the telephone. Depending on your telephone this
eliminates any whistling.
Remember that the telecoil
operates by detecting
magnetic waves. Many
electrical devices e.g.
facsimile machines and
computers emit magnetic
waves. Make sure that your
telephone is placed at least
4-6 feet away from such
equipment to avoid interference.
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