Tips for Better Communication | 41
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Charger Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Hearing aids
whistling in
the charger
Incorrect
orientation
Reposition your hearing
aids faceplate facing down
on the charging post�
Confirm that the charging
LED begins to glow�
Dead battery
Your charger’s on-board
battery has died� Plug your
charger in� If you do not
have the cord with you,
push and hold the hearing
aid’s push button for 3
seconds to turn it off� This
will conserve the charge in
your hearing aid�
Your hearing professional will recommend an
appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new
hearing aid� It will take practice, time and patience
for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your
hearing aid provides� Hearing is only part of how we
share thoughts, ideas and feelings� Reading lips, facial
expressions and gestures can help the learning process
and add to what amplification alone may miss�
Please review the following simple communication tips:
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 a while
• 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
