Author: Anna Martinez

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Quilt enthusiast weaves together confidence, connection and community after upgrading to the Baha 6 Max Sound Processor

Quilt enthusiast weaves together confidence, connection and community after upgrading to the Baha 6 Max Sound Processor

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The art of quilting involves harnessing connection, cultivating passion and appreciating beauty. For avid quilter Michelle, the same can be said for her hearing journey. When Michelle needed more hearing power, she upgraded to the Baha® 6 Max Sound Processor and gained a whole new sound experience. Michelle first started advocating for her hearing when … Continued

How to wear a helmet with your Cochlear sound processor

How to wear a helmet with your Cochlear sound processor

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Cycling, snowboarding, horse riding, skateboarding and other similar outdoor activities, are great ways to stay fit, enjoy the outdoors and lead an active lifestyle. For many sports, it’s important to stay safe by wearing a helmet, but it’s just as important to be able to hear – whether it’s listening to your teammates or staying … Continued

Discover the new online Cochlear Store

Discover the new online Cochlear Store

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What you’ll find in the new store You’ll find everything you need for your sound processor to help keep you hearing your best, including our wide range of parts and accessories. It’s always helpful to have spare rechargeable batteries on hand, or a storage case. Are you planning a vacation somewhere tropical? Grab a Dry-Brik … Continued

Two-time upgrade recipient continues her enhanced hearing journey with Nucleus 7 Sound Processor

Two-time upgrade recipient continues her enhanced hearing journey with Nucleus 7 Sound Processor

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Change is the only constant in life — and embracing it often opens the door to new possibilities. Gabrielle has found this to be especially true throughout her hearing journey. She recently completed her second Cochlear Sound Processor upgrade to the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor, unlocking enhanced sound and the latest technological features. “I am … Continued

Aural rehabilitation in practice with Dr. Pratesi

Aural rehabilitation in practice with Dr. Pratesi

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Laura Pratesi, AuD, discusses the importance of aural rehabilitation and how she puts it into practice. What is the value of aural rehabilitation for your adult patients? “Aural rehabilitation is immensely valuable. I recommend it to patients at just about every stage in their hearing wellness journey. I explain that aural rehab is like ‘physical … Continued

Cochlear implant recipient rides the dirt bike race of his life

Cochlear implant recipient rides the dirt bike race of his life

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Hearing loss doesn’t hold recipient back Twenty-year-old dirt bike rider and cochlear implant recipient, Nick recently undertook the ride of his life: the gruelling Tatt’s Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs, the Red Centre of Australia. Entering on a motorbike he built himself with the guidance of a family friend, Nick had been preparing for … Continued

Why hearing loss is no barrier for athletes with cochlear implants

Why hearing loss is no barrier for athletes with cochlear implants

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What motivates a young athlete to charge down a ski ramp and launch off a 100-meter-high platform and into the air? “I just wanted to fly,” says former German champion ski jumper and cross-country skier Peter. “There is no similar feeling for me. It is an exciting mix of freedom and relaxation with pure tension.” … Continued

5 ways family can support with hearing therapy!

5 ways family can support with hearing therapy!

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Support from family and friends goes a long way – and it might mean something different for each person! When we talk about support, the first thing many people think of is the emotional support one might need after experiencing a major life change like getting a cochlear implant. For hearing implant recipients, support may … Continued

My travel tips with cochlear implants

My travel tips with cochlear implants

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“Travel is very important to me­­­—seeing new places, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures is both exciting and fulfilling. After a COVID-19 forced delay I recently took a trip to central Europe to celebrate 20 years of marriage. This is my first international trip travelling with two cochlear implants. I have travelled to Europe … Continued

How musical activities help speech perception

How musical activities help speech perception

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Music plays an important role in our lives – it brings us joy, it allows us to express ourselves and it brings people together. For many people, reconnecting with music after receiving a hearing implant can be life changing. “Whether it’s singing or dancing or listening, music is everything to me,” says Romy, a cochlear … Continued

8 tips for parents to build confidence in kids with hearing loss

8 tips for parents to build confidence in kids with hearing loss

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1. Practice active listening during conversations In the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy to get distracted during conversations—thinking about work or what chores need to be done around the home. But when your child is trying to tell you something, it is important to pay close attention to verbal and non-verbal cues and really … Continued

Research supports benefits of upgrading your older sound processor

Research supports benefits of upgrading your older sound processor

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Do you still struggle to hear in noise? You’re not alone. Conversation nearly always involves listening in varying levels of background noise with competing speakers who are moving around. So it’s not surprising that difficulty understanding speech in these environments is a commonly reported challenge among cochlear implant recipients. Significantly clearer speech If you’ve had … Continued

Why peer support for implant recipients is so powerful

Why peer support for implant recipients is so powerful

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How important is it to involve other people and seek support along your cochlear implant journey? What’s the role and value of advice and support from others outside your immediate social network who have a cochlear implant? We asked several cochlear implant recipients and the response was unanimous. “It was the most important thing I … Continued

Family consultant shares 8 tips for using the Cochlear True Wireless Mini Microphone 2+

Family consultant shares 8 tips for using the Cochlear True Wireless Mini Microphone 2+

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Stephanie serves as a liaison between  families and the health care system. She also just happens to have two Cochlear™ Nucleus® 7 Sound Processors herself. Through her job and personal upgrade experiences, she has learned many tips and tricks along the way. One of her favorite accessories is the Cochlear True Wireless Mini Microphone 2+ … Continued

A Nucleus 22 implant recipient receives a mega upgrade after three decades

A Nucleus 22 implant recipient receives a mega upgrade after three decades

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Sonny & Cher’s “It’s the Little Things” was one of the many songs Steven remembers listening to as a young child in rural Nebraska before he lost his hearing due to meningitis in 1974. 5 years old at the time, Steven tried using hearing aids for a while, but they never really worked for him. … Continued

Navigating college studies and work with hearing loss

Navigating college studies and work with hearing loss

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Bringing people a benefit through justice Fascinated by opposing arguments and motivated by a desire to help others, 19-year-old law student, Ana, has a dream of one day serving on the judiciary. “I have always been very interested in social causes and knowing that, in a way through my studies, I can bring a benefit … Continued

The Cochlear Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor wins gold at the Good Design Awards!

The Cochlear Nucleus Kanso 2 Sound Processor wins gold at the Good Design Awards!

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This prestigious honor is given to products, services or projects that exceed the Good Design Award criteria. It celebrates the Kanso 2 Sound Processor’s excellence in design-led innovation and recognizes Cochlear’s investment into future-focused research and development. Cochlear is dedicated to bringing sound to people all over the world and connecting them to the people … Continued

Plan ahead to manage listening effort this holiday season with tips from expert Dr. Sarah Hughes

Plan ahead to manage listening effort this holiday season with tips from expert Dr. Sarah Hughes

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Tips from an expert to manage listening effort during the holidays “As a cochlear implant recipient, you may find you are extremely tired by the end of the day. Interestingly, recipients often fail to connect their fatigue with listening and the increased effort needed to ensure listening success,” says Dr. Sarah Hughes PhD, a speech-language … Continued

5 hearing therapy myths debunked

5 hearing therapy myths debunked

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Thinking about hearing therapy to get more out of your hearing experience? Even with the most up-to-date technology, living with hearing loss can be a challenge. But research shows that many adults with cochlear implants are not aware of the benefits of active hearing therapy practice because of the perception that technology is enough. While … Continued

A dad’s tips on caring for your child’s sound processor and accessories

A dad’s tips on caring for your child’s sound processor and accessories

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Over the years they have refined their tactics Calendar reminders and a specially chosen backpack are just two of the tricks that Evan and his dad Brian use to keep this 11-year old’s sound processors and accessories well organized. Evan received his first Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5 Sound Processors in 2010 when he was one year … Continued

Cochlear implant recipients are living an active lifestyle with hearing loss

Cochlear implant recipients are living an active lifestyle with hearing loss

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How to get active and connect with the outdoors Being active and enjoying the outdoors is an essential part of healthy living for many people – whether it’s walking, running, swimming, playing a team sport or being in the wilderness. If you were active before you received your cochlear implant, there’s no reason why you … Continued