Holiday season is fast approaching, and that means parties, festivals, and large family get-togethers. Having difficulty hearing in social situations like these is normal, even for people without hearing implants. But there are ways to improve your speech understanding and comprehension skills to reduce the likelihood of communication breakdowns.
Paula was born with severe hearing loss. Her parents quickly decided to get her cochlear implants for both ears. Today, Paula uses two SONNET 2s when she plays tennis professionally. In this article, she tells us all about her hearing journey and how her cochlear implants have impacted her life.
As a cochlear implant recipient, how you feel with your device is just as important as your scores on hearing tests with your audio processor, if not more so. Studies have shown that cochlear implants not only can improve an adult’s communication skills but also have positive benefits on their quality of life, self-esteem, and self-confidence.
If you're seeking a tool to practice your listening and speech skills, we have you covered. Welcome to the world of ReDi (Rehabilitation Digital), your AI-powered assistant for cochlear implant auditory and speech training.
Listening fatigue is a common experience for hearing aid and hearing implant users. It occurs when it’s necessary to listen to speech for long periods in difficult listening situations: background noise, echo, multiple people talking at the same time, a lack of lip-reading cues. Listening in such environments requires more effort because the listener has to fill in the gaps in the auditory message that they miss due to the noise. This increased listening effort can lead to listening fatigue.
Are you wondering how you can do water sports with your cochlear implant? In this article, Russell provides useful insights into how he protects his audio processor during kayaking competitions and also offers practical tips for enjoying water-related activities while still enjoying the world of sounds.
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