We hear with our brains. Hearing loss creates distortions within our auditory system that change how our brains hear. Properly fit hearing aids improve your brain’s access to the sounds of your world!
Those with hearing loss need more support. We need to retrain our brains how to hear again and make sense of the incoming auditory signals.
Auditory rehabilitation does this via communication strategies, tips, tricks and listening lessons.
The CogniHear Process
Your experience at our practice will be extraordinary, leaving you educated and empowered. As a CogniHear certified provider, we do things differently and look at both how the ears pickup sound and assess the auditory system as a whole, from your ears to your brain. We gather all of this during a functional hearing assessment. The additional information obtained during this appointment influences the audiologists’ specific recommendations for you, including:
- Type of hearing device recommended
- Optimal programing of hearing devices
- Realistic expectations and expected outcomes
- Additional support needed for successful real-world listening
- How family and friends can support your communication needs
Aural Rehabilitation Online
Aural rehabilitation refers to the comprehensive set of practices aimed at helping individuals with hearing loss improve their communication abilities and overall quality of life. It encompasses a wide range of services, including hearing aid fitting and adjustment, auditory training, speechreading (lip reading), counseling and communication strategies for both individuals with hearing loss and their families. The goal is not just to amplify sound, but to enhance understanding and reduce the social and emotional impact of hearing impairment.
With the support of our 5 Keys Communication program, you’ll have access to valuable lessons, strategies and resources designed to enhance your communication skills and improve day-to-day interactions. Other accessible auditory training options include a variety of apps for smartphones and tablets that offer structured listening practice, speech recognition exercises and interactive learning experiences. These tools help reinforce in-clinic learning and empower individuals to take an active role in their hearing health.
Hearing Wellness Journey
Start your rehabilitation journey online!
Call Elevate Audiology at (864) 442-5555 for more information or to schedule an appointment.