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IMPORTANT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
BEGINNING THE DAY: After
showering, apply all lotions,
creams, hairspray, perfume
and cologne BEFORE putting
on your EarMate-4210s. Water
and such sprays can damage hearing aids. And please remember, your hearing
aids are sensitive and don’t like extreme heat or cold. Never place your
EarMate-4210 in water. If it becomes wet, immediately remove the battery and
let your EarMate-4210 stand in a dry place or DryAid dehumidifier for several hours.
NEVER use heat (blowdryer, oven, microwave, etc.) to dry your EarMate.
AT THE END OF THE DAY: Open the battery door when not wearing your
hearing aid. Any moisture inside your hearing aid can then evaporate,
extending the life of your EarMate-4210. With the battery door open, you
can be assured your hearing aid is off and not squealing. A squealing hearing
aid can attract pets which have been known to chew on hearing aids and
damage them beyond repair. Even better, remove the battery and store your
EarMate-4210 overnight in a DryAid dehumidifier.
1. Start Slowly –
Begin by using your new hearing aid a few hours a day
while you are alone. If you're not used to wearing a hearing aid, you will
probably notice many sounds you have not heard in a while. And while you
may enjoy the sounds of birds again, other sounds like crackling paper and
the refrigerator running may take some time to get used to. With practice you
should be able to focus on the sounds you want to hear and ignore the rest.
Hearing aids will not restore your hearing, but they absolutely can help.
2. Read Out Loud –
Your own voice will sound strange at first. Try reading out
loud for 15 minutes a day to get used to the sound of your voice.
3. Practice Listening to One Voice – Start in a quiet environment listening to
the radio or your favorite TV show. Then practice listening with one friend or
family member at a time.
4. Listen and Talk in Small Groups – Next try talking with a small group of
people, first in a quiet setting and then in a noisier environment. Remember,
most people have difficulty understanding in loud places with background
noise. So, be patient and keep practicing. Your understanding should
improve with time.
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