The Rehab at Home for Adults video series follows four cochlear implant recipients and their families, sharing real-life experiences and practical strategies for integrating listening goals into daily life. Here are five ways professionals can incorporate this series into clinical practice.

Lack of awareness, gradual hearing loss, and financial concerns are the most common barriers to cochlear implant uptake in older adults. Learn more about how hearing professionals can help overcome these obstacles to improve quality of life for cochlear implant candidates.

Introducing SONNET 3, our latest behind-the-ear audio processor, designed to maximize flexibility and freedom for MED-EL cochlear implant recipients and clinicians. To enhance wearing time, comfort, and everyday hearing enjoyment, SONNET 3 features integrated direct streaming, a convenient touch key, an optional flexible earhook, and is waterproof—all while providing users the closest to natural hearing with our smallest and lightest SONNET ever. To get the most out of SONNET 3 and Remote Care, our new MAESTRO 11 software is also here with a new look—but a familiar feel—to save you time when providing care.

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.

The effects of deafblindness vary depending on the degree of vision or hearing loss but can impact communication, mobility, and access to information. It is therefore imperative that teachers and healthcare professionals adopt a collaborative approach to ensure the best outcomes while addressing the diverse needs of individuals within this population.