Users of hearing aids and cochlear implants benefit from auditory rehabilitation training. However, following the activation of hearing devices, several barriers to receiving auditory rehabilitation care exist for many users. To overcome these barriers, MED-EL has developed the ReDi auditory rehabilitation app that uses AI (artificial intelligence) technology. Clinicians can use ReDi to help provide personalized and level-appropriate auditory and speech training to their patients remotely in over 155 languages—and cochlear implant users can benefit from immediate feedback while training whenever and wherever they wish.
Whether it’s for hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other hearing technology, it’s well-established and widely acknowledged that aural rehabilitation is absolutely essential for supporting better communication outcomes. In past years, telepractice—remote rehabilitation via video chat—had gained some traction, but there was still limited uptake. However, over the past 18 months, there has been exponential growth
Music promotes social connectedness and well-being. It plays an important part in people’s lives and remains an important factor in the lives of cochlear implant (CI) recipients. “Music contributes to positive aging by providing ways for people to maintain positive self-esteem, feel competent, independent, and avoid feelings of isolation and loneliness,” and it can be