Lace Auditory Training
Introducing Listening And Communication Enhancement in Anchorage
Do you ever find yourself straining to catch what’s being said, even with hearing aids? Background noise in busy places, group conversations, or even family dinners can leave you feeling disconnected. The problem isn’t just your ears—it’s how your brain processes sound.
The constant struggle to understand can make social situations exhausting. It impacts your confidence and can put a strain on relationships, leaving you feeling left out.
LACE (Listening And Communication Enhancement) is a rehabilitative auditory training program focused on improving listening skills and processing speech in noisy environments. While LACE has been around for many years, it recently underwent a major update, and the program has been completely revamped to make it more engaging and effective. After seeing the new version in action during a recent demo at the office, I’m genuinely excited about what it can offer.
This is where LACE steps in. It offers patients an easy and convenient way to improve their hearing abilities right from their smartphones, making the training process interactive and enjoyable. We’re confident that LACE will boost patient satisfaction, enhance word comprehension, and improve speech understanding in noise, ultimately transforming the way our patients experience listening in challenging environments.
Many people struggle with understanding speech in noisy situations. Hearing aids can help by amplifying sounds, but they don’t fully address the brain’s need to relearn and adapt to processing sound. Hearing aids correct the issue by making sounds louder, but true auditory rehabilitation requires retraining the brain to listen, recognize, and process speech effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How often should I use LACE?
For the best results, aim to complete at least three sessions per week. Each session is roughly 20 minutes, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
2. How long does it take to see results?
Many users notice improvements in as little as two weeks, but the most significant benefits come after consistent use over two to three months. Everyone’s brain adapts differently, so your progress may vary.
3. Is LACE suitable for people without hearing aids?
4. What if I’m not tech-savvy?
5. Can I do the training anywhere?
6. Will LACE completely fix my hearing?
7. Discussion of Your Results
At the end of your hearing test, the next steps are up to you.
You’ll get your results on the same day, and we’ll make sure to explain what each set of data reveals so that you know what your hearing needs most. We’ll offer recommendations and answer any questions about what you can do for your ears; this is why we chatted at the beginning of your appointment about your lifestyle and hobbies!
For those with a hearing loss, we will go over the various options available to treat your specific type of hearing loss. In some instances, you will be referred to an ear, nose, and throat doctor for treatment. Where a hearing loss is not identified, we will provide guidance for preventative hearing care suited to your occupation, lifestyle, and hobbies.
Reserve Your Appointment
Don’t settle for just hearing sounds—start understanding them. Schedule a consultation today to learn how LACE can support your listening experience and boost your confidence in any environment.
Patient Stories
"I enjoy so many more activities than before"
“I realized there may be a hearing challenge when I started asking for the hearing impaired headphones at the movie theater. I told myself it was to drown out the other people around me, but it was because I couldn’t hear clearly enough to make out the dialogue."
Becki G
“I’m very satisfied with the care and service Alaska Hearing provide”
“My hearing loss came in two stages. I lost the hearing in one ear due to the mumps at age 12. So I have had single-sided deafness since then. As I got older, I began to lose the hearing in my “good” ear. I have lost some of the higher frequencies. It became difficult to hear certain people speaking and I could see everyone else could hear them fine."
Larry S
"The staff at Alaska Hearing were very friendly and concerned that I understood everything they explained"
“I first thought that I may have a hearing loss when I had to have people repeat what they were saying to me. I didn’t really have any concerns prior to my appointment, as my father wore hearing aids, but I wondered what people would think about me wearing hearing aids."
Sue B
"Doctor McMahan was so kind and made us all feel very comfortable, safe, and cared for"
“My son is autistic and I was worried about how he would respond to being tested. I was very pleased with our first appointment. Doctor McMahan was so kind and patient. She got on our son’s level, explained everything calmly to him, and made us all feel very comfortable, safe, and cared for."
Cal K
“With my hearing aids, I can hear my grandkids, and my wife is a very happy woman”
“I pretty much have had ringing in my ears my whole life. I have always struggled and normally had to be looking at a person to read their lips if I was going to understand a conversation. In large groups, it was useless to try and carry on a conversation. Before my appointment, the cost of hearing aids was a real fear for me."
Joseph L
“My quality of life has drastically improved since purchasing my hearing devices”
“I was 14 or 15 years old and a teacher noticed that I was falling behind in the class discussion. She requested a hearing test and I was informed that I have a significant loss. This was devastating news for a person to receive. Before my appointment at Alaska Hearing, I was afraid I was not going to be able to get the help I needed and that cost would be more than I could afford."
Ryan H
“Now that I can hear, I am not embarrassed to get into a conversation, nor an argument, nor a discussion”
“[My hearing loss] was not immediate, but as time went on, I could tell I wasn’t hearing enough. I became less outgoing. I was in a shell. Less a part of the group. I had originally gone to a discount seller and that’s what I got, a discount set of hearing aids. At my first appointment, I was very impressed and assured they would be doing a good job."
Ronald
“I have much less ringing and I’m able to concentrate more”
“I became concerned about my hearing due to ringing in the ears. I found a comfortable setting and exceptional staff at Alaska Hearing. Now, I have much less ringing and I’m able to concentrate more. It’s a great place to go.”
James
“With my hearing aids, I can hear my family, I can hear better at work, and I feel overall less stressed!”
“I was ashamed I needed help. I am young compared to everyone else I know who wears hearing aids. Before my appointment at Alaska Hearing, I thought I would be pressured into hearing aids. I thought they would be large and noticeable."
CJW
“A hearing test is the start of reconnecting with your world”
“I suspected I might have a hearing loss when I could hear the coffee pot beep in my right ear but not my left ear. Before coming to Alaska Hearing, my biggest concern was price point value. Yes, hearing aids are as expensive as a mid-range laptop, but the benefits are worth it."
Steve M
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