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@billchitwood

Yesterday the 'clan' celebrated son's 62 birthday with a Taco Bar. I followed some suggestions for hearing in group situations and this time I did so much better. One was just listen to one conversation and ignore the others. Place body in a good position to be able to turn to whoever was speaking at the time. Don't fret if I don't get the whole conversation. Enjoy just being with them. At one point we were all (10 plus the one year old) gathered in the family room in a circle telling stories on ourselves. For the most part one speaker at a time. I caught almost every word using both the HA and CL!

Also, driving over, Robin had the radio on in the car while we were talking and I managed to pretty much block the radio out so I could hear her.

Either I'm getting smarter about hearing situations or my brain is taking control.

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What an awesome report! I'm sure your brain is adapting to the CL/HA dual messages, but don't discount your own hard work. You are a "Poster Woman" example for how to make technology work for you.
Sue

You are doing great! Thank you for sharing your progress with the CI. You and your brain are both getting smarter! 🙂