Due to the popularity of our Rehab for Adults series, which includes: what to expect from a cochlear implant, printable handouts for active auditory training with your cochlear implant, practice listening for specific sounds, speech tracking; and tips for how to use communication strategies and improve your listening environment, we have made further resources available
Talking on the phone is one of the most challenging listening situations: unfamiliar speakers, no visual cues, and sometimes a poor connection. But despite these challenges, studies have shown that people with hearing loss begin using the phone more after they get cochlear implants. Here are some tips for practicing your phone communication skills.
During these unprecedented times, the World Health Organisation (WHO) have communicated their guidelines on hygiene and how we can all protect ourselves and others from becoming infected with COVID-19. This information can be found here. Some of our users have also asked how they should take care of MED-EL’s audio processors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hearing loss affects not just how someone hears, but how they communicate. To overcome this people tend to develop a particular communication style, and we can group these into three basic communication styles: passive, assertive, and aggressive. If you’ve got hearing loss, understanding your own communication style can help you to better communicate. As you
Another important part of cochlear implant rehabilitation involves learning strategies to improve your daily communication. This includes strategies to improve your listening environment, communication strategies for you as a CI recipient, and for you to share with your communication partner(s).
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