WordSuccess vs 5 Keys Communication

This free program is for adults using hearing aids or cochlear implants who want to practice listening for word differences in both quiet and noise. The ability to discriminate between vowels and consonants is a skill that improves with practice. This app is designed for both self-study or work with a friend or other party (referred to as your “Listening Coach”). After you take the placement test, the app will suggest areas to visit where you can practice listening for words or words within phrases in a 45-level hierarchy. You can choose to add noise at any time to increase the difficulty. WordSuccess is easy to navigate and is packed with useful features, including: •A placement test you can take at any time which will lead you to recommended levels •A 45-level hierarchy of word differences •Over 2,300 recorded spoken words to test discrimination skills •Options to practice alone or with a friend acting as a “Listening Coach”

Do you, or someone you love, having hearing loss? We can help! With the help of our canine mascot, Henry, the healthy hearing hound, the 5 Keys Communication program will teach you everything you need to know in order to successfully cope with hearing loss. Written and designed by a Doctor of Audiology, the 5 Keys Communication app will give you weekly lessons for an entire year. These important lessons will include: What to expect from hearing aids Effective communication strategies Environmental modifications for successful communication Hearing aid tips and tricks Hearing aid troubleshooting guide Assistive technologies beyond the hearing aids Games and activities to reinforce key concepts Consumer organizations and other helpful resources The lessons are organized by environment, so you can access the lessons that are most important to you. Don’t feel like waiting for next week’s lesson? Go ahead and read each lesson when you feel the time is right! Hearing loss is the 3rd most common age-related health condition. We know that hearing aids are a tremendous help to those with hearing loss, but they are only one piece of the communication puzzle. With the 5 Keys Communication app, you’ll learn the other 4 critical pieces of the puzzle and have plenty of opportunities to practice what you learn. Communication is the glue that keeps us connected to the world around us. Use this app as your communication guide and stay connected to the people and moments that matter most.