Rehabilitation doesn’t just happen during appointments. With the right technology and a little time, you can continue building your listening skills from the comfort of your own home. Independent listening practice is a great way to strengthen your hearing, whether you live alone or simply want to fit in some extra practice between rehabilitation sessions.…
Sharing books with tamariki is one of the most effective ways to support early language development. Books expose tamariki to a wide range of language and concepts while encouraging joint attention and interaction. One important benefit of shared reading is exposure to new vocabulary and ideas. While reading Where is the Green Sheep?, whānau can…
Listening can sometimes feel mentally exhausting, especially in busy environments or after a long day of conversation. This is called listening fatigue. Your brain is working hard to interpret sound through your cochlear implant and this takes more concentration than typical hearing. Here are some simple strategies to help. Take short listening breaks In meetings,…
Did you know that having a cochlear implant doesn’t have to limit your travel plans? Whether you’re heading away for a weekend, exploring New Zealand, or embarking on an overseas adventure, travelling with a cochlear implant can be straightforward with a little preparation. Many people have questions about airport security, scanners, and travelling with hearing…
Did you know that there are a couple of hacks to help you wear your face mask more easily? When you wear hearing aids or cochlear implant speech processors, things can get in quite a tangle when trying to put on a mask. This can result in damage to your precious hearing instruments and not…
Did you know that you should change the microphone covers on your Cochlear N speech processor every three months? Over time dust and debris can collect in your microphone covers affecting sound quality and ultimately affecting your hearing performance. In order to keep you hearing at your absolute best, it’s important that you do this…
Did you know you can use rechargeable and disposable batteries with your Speech Processor? Rechargeable batteries are often used daily and are good if you want an easy solution and to save on waste and money. Disposable batteries are great though if you’re going to be away from power or you don’t want to take…
Some of us are happy to be ‘ears off’ and just enjoy a quick dip without our cochlear implants but if you like or need to hear what’s going on around you while you take a swim, all of our manufacturers have different waterproofing options available depending on what type of processor you have. Here…
Did you know that where you decide to sit in a crowded or noisy room with a cochlear implant can impact on how much you can hear and understand? As part of learning to be assertive about your hearing loss, it is worth practising how to identify a good spot for you to sit so…
We are often asked if it’s safe to have different types of medical imaging done with a cochlear implant, and the answer is yes – but there are some things you need to know first. X-Ray and CT Scans Having an X-ray or a CT scan is safe and easy to do. We do recommend…