{"id":4912,"date":"2021-12-17T15:45:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T23:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/?p=4912"},"modified":"2021-12-17T15:45:35","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T23:45:35","slug":"how-auditory-training-can-help-you-make-the-most-of-your-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-auditory-training-can-help-you-make-the-most-of-your-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"How Auditory Training Can Help You Make the Most of Your Hearing Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/audiologist\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">treating hearing loss with hearing aids<\/a> or cochlear implants, some people with hearing loss may also benefit from auditory training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auditory training is usually provided by a speech-language pathologist. Training includes such information as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Addressing sensory issues related to hearing loss with the use of hearing aids and <a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/audiologist\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cochlear implants<\/a><\/li><li>Learning how to correctly use and maintain your hearing aid or cochlear implant<\/li><li>Perception training that helps you better interpret sound and speech<\/li><li>Counseling to help you learn coping skills for managing hearing loss.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Benefits of Auditory Training <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"877\" src=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1325452671-1280x877.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with hearing aid talking to her friend.\" class=\"wp-image-4915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1325452671-1280x877.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1325452671-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1325452671-1536x1052.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nesilv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iStock-1325452671-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who get hearing aids or cochlear implants can benefit from auditory training. While hearing aids enhance your ability to hear, they take some adjusting and are not just something that people are inherently going to know how to use correctly. If you don\u2019t know much about watercolors but want to learn, you might take a class through the <a href=\"https:\/\/olli.unlv.edu\/classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNLV.<\/a> Why shouldn\u2019t the same hold true for learning how to use your hearing aids?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1084713807301073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">formal instruction in hearing aid and accessory management leads to an increased usage of the device<\/a>. This leads to better outcomes and overall hearing quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, many people have had undiagnosed hearing loss for years before getting treatment. By the time they do, their brain and ears aren\u2019t communicating as well as they used to. Auditory training can help restore the pathways in the brain that interpret sound and improve your ability to interpret the speech of others. This can include activities like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Exercises that help you to better interpret sound or speech with vowel and consonant training<\/li><li>Learning to interpret visual cues that help you follow conversations<\/li><li>Learning to interpret sounds you have never heard<\/li><li>Modifying your environment in ways that will help you communicate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Dealing with the Emotional Side of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss can bring up a lot of negative emotions including anger, anxiety and depression. It can lead to social isolation and decreased quality of life. Struggling to communicate with loved ones can hurt relationships and lead you to feel like you are missing out and not enjoying life as much as you did before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Professional counseling can help you to process your feelings associated with these issues, and help you manage your expectations for your hearing aids. In addition to professional help, many hearing aid users find in-person and online support groups beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about auditory training or to schedule an appointment, contact Nevada Ear + Sinus Institute today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/what-accommodations-are-available-for-people-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Accommodations Are Available for People with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/what-to-know-about-bone-conduction-tests\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About Bone Conduction Tests<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nesilv.com\/how-are-multiple-sclerosis-and-hearing-loss-related\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Are Multiple Sclerosis and Hearing Loss Related?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to treating hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants, some people with hearing loss may also benefit from auditory training. Auditory training is usually provided by a speech-language pathologist. Training includes such information as: Addressing sensory issues related to hearing loss with the use of hearing aids and cochlear implants Learning how&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4915,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Studies have shown that formal instruction in hearing aid and accessory management leads to increased usage. 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