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.

Here’s the third in our four-part miniseries about choosing the right Assistive Listening Device (ALD) depending on what situation you’re in. Our first posts covered listening to music and watching TV, and now we’ll head out to school or work.

Here’s the second in our four-part miniseries about choosing the right Assistive Listening Device (ALD) depending on what situation you’re in. Our first post covered listening to music, and now we’ll sit down and watch TV. With so many different Assistive Listening Devices out there, how can you choose the best ALD for watching TV?

What are Assistive Listening Devices? The answer is easy: it’s a device that helps a hearing implant recipient to hear certain sounds by connecting directly with the audio processor as opposed to using the built-in microphone. Find out more about assistive listening devices in this article.