If you want to get the most out of your cochlear implant, practicing your listening skills at home is essential. From listening to music to using apps and videos, this article is filled with tips for self-training.
Taiane works as a nurse—thanks to the natural hearing provided by her BONEBRIDGE bone conduction implants, her ability to communicate with her patients and coworkers is not limited by her hearing loss. She lost her hearing in one ear when she was four years old. At the age of 16, she began losing hearing in her other ear and realized her hearing loss couldn’t go untreated any longer. And now nothing stands in the way of her doing what she loves.
As a caregiver of a child with a cochlear implant, your role is essential in supporting your child’s speech development. While therapy sessions provide the foundation, the true impact happens at home where your child practices the strategies learned in therapy in natural, everyday situations. To help you remember the strategies introduced to you by your therapist, MED-EL has designed a practical tool: Essential Strategy Cards.
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.
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.
Hearing loss in older adults can have a big impact on daily life and overall wellbeing if left untreated. If you have severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, a cochlear implant may be able to provide you with access to sound. And auditory training can help you get the most from your hearing implant.
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