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🎯 Big hearing milestones start with small, intentional goals. Getting the most out of your cochlear implant is about practicing with purpose. Here is how to set up your listening practice, or auditory training, routine for success in 4 quick steps: 1. Choose your focus: Pick 1 to 3 personal listening goals that matter to you right now. 2. Find your tool: Choose an app, or resource that targets those goals. 3. Commit to a time: Dedicate a focused 15 to 30 minutes a day to practice. 4. Track the journey: Keep a journal to log your progress and notice changes. 📝 Grab Your Journal: Prompts to Start Tonight Take notes and answer these three simple questions: • What are 1–3 specific listening situations I want to make easier or more enjoyable? • How long can I realistically commit to practicing each day, and when will I do it? • What is one small victory or positive change I noticed in my hearing this week? 🔗 Read the full guide for more trainin resources: www.advancedbionics.com/com/en/home/communities/1/ab-connections-blog/blog-articles/auditory-skills-training-for-adults-le-beau

“Samarth was born profoundly deaf in both ears and received AB cochlear implants at just 13 months old. I truly believe his implants have given him opportunities he wouldn’t have otherwise had. Now 12, Samarth has always loved being in the water. He started swimming lessons at 4½, and his passion has only grown stronger. In 2025, he competed in the London Para Youth Games, representing Tower Hamlets. He achieved an incredible gold medal in the 25m freestyle with a time of 19.34 seconds, and placed second in the 25m backstroke. Although an administrative error meant he missed out on receiving his silver medal, we are so proud of his achievements. He was also felicitated by the Mayor of our borough. This success has motivated him even more—he now trains three times a week and has joined a competitive club, Sharks Swimming. He’s currently preparing for the 2026 GB Deaf Swimming National Championships. Having waterproof batteries means Samarth can hear his coaches, follow instructions, and respond to the whistle—something that’s made a huge difference. Swimming just wouldn’t be the same without his AquaKit.” We’re so proud of Samarth and can’t wait to see what he achieves next 🌟 Find more stories from people with cochlear implants: www.advancedbionics.com #LifewithABCIs #HearingLossWontStopMe #ABConnections #CochlearImplants Note: The views expressed in this post are those of the author. Each person's situation is unique so your experience may not be the same. Talk to your hearing care provider about whether a cochlear implant is right for you.

Hearing directly from people who are living with cochlear implants can make a difference to other users or candidates considering getting a cochlear implant. We’re sharing a short moment from an AB Mentor story—offering a real-life perspective and personal insight from someone who understands the journey first-hand. 🔎 Carrie's Story: “I have two CIs from AB. I was first implanted on my left side on August 14, 2007, and then on my right side on August 15, 2010. I am so happy that I decided to research cochlear implants, because I lost all of my hearing on my left side and hearing aids no longer worked for me as I got older. When I found out I was approved, I felt both nervous and excited at the same time. I remember telling my mom and family that I was getting cochlear implants, which would truly change my life after living with hearing loss since I was a baby. My cochlear implants have impacted my life in many ways. They have helped me communicate with others, listen to music, and talk on the phone using Bluetooth. They have truly changed my life by giving me the ability to connect with others and enjoy everyday moments, boosting my self-confidence and helping me become more outgoing and happy. I have had many WOW moments—listening to my sister sing, hearing birds, and enjoying music with words for the first time. Being able to hear sounds I had never heard before made me cry. CIs changed my life! THANK YOU AB!” AB Mentor stories can help patients feel more informed, reassured, and supported as they consider their options. Connecting them with others who have similar experiences is a simple yet powerful way to complement clinical care. 👉 Explore how your patients can connect with a mentor and access additional support resources: https://www.advancedbionics.com/us/en/home/communities/1/mentor-and-communities #AdvancedBionics #Audiology #HearingCare #CochlearImplants #PatientSupport #HearingJourney