You’re sitting at the dinner table, but voices blur together. The doorbell rings—you don’t notice. Later, you miss the kitchen timer. Small moments like these can add up, but simple home adjustments can make a big difference.
A microtia ear may just seem like an ear that looks different, but there’s actually a congenital condition behind it that can affect both hearing and quality of life. Sometimes microtia means having a tiny or unusually shaped ear; in other cases, it means being born with little to no external ear at all. But what exactly causes microtia, how is it diagnosed, and what treatments are available for people with no ears or underdeveloped ears?
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.
38-year-old Finnish musician Laura has been using SONNET audio processors with an EAS system to learn to hear music with her cochlear implants. In last month’s article, she told us all about the system, how she hears with it, and how the cochlear implants impacted her life. Today, Laura will talk about her rehab and which steps she had to take to rediscover music with her cochlear implants.
If you’re an adult or adolescent who has received a cochlear implant during COVID-19, it might have been difficult for you to access professional rehab support. However, studies show that participating in auditory rehabilitation activities can improve not only listening and cognitive skills but also how positive a person feels about their quality of life. To help you reach your listening potential from your own house, we’ve developed our Rehab at Home for Adults video series.
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