With back to school around the corner, the Cochlear™ True Wireless™ Mini Microphone 2+ is here to help your child hear so they can succeed in the classroom. We have gathered a panel of moms of Cochlear Implant recipients to tell you their tips and tricks for classroom success. Read on for the top 10 … Continued
“I heard normally until my early 20s. When I was pregnant with my first child, I became concerned about my sudden inability to adequately understand speech. I had my hearing tested shortly after, and it showed my low tones were normal, but my high tones were very poor; both ears were basically the same. I got a … Continued
When Kelsey M. gave birth to Hadlee June, she never expected her daughter would have hearing loss. When tests came back that Hadlee had severe to profound hearing loss, Kelsey was devastated. Hadlee was the first in their family born deaf, and Kelsey could not imagine a world where her daughter could not hear her say, … Continued
After a surgery took Keith P.’s hearing on one side, his single-sided deafness and subsequent health problems took over his life. Unable to bear the tinnitus, Keith became depressed, lost his job and could not enjoy singing or bird watching. When he learned about the Cochlear™ Baha® System, Keith jumped at the opportunity to get … Continued
Mike Murray struggled with hearing loss his entire life. After hearing aids failed to work, he began his journey toward hearing with cochlear implants. Never letting life hold him back, Mike began a comedy career, living out a dream that he could not have realized before his cochlear implants. Find out why Mike does not … Continued
You may have heard our CochlearTM Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor is the world’s first Made for iPhone cochlear implant sound processor*. But, did you know our Nucleus® Smart App is also Android™ compatible? What does all of that mean for you? Learn how this technology can provide you convenient wireless connectivity so you can connect … Continued
“I was born in the midst of the rubella epidemic in New York City in the 1960s. No one suspected at the time that my mother had the rubella virus while pregnant with me, nor that I was born deaf. At 6 months old, my parents suspected I was not hearing things. I was a very visually … Continued
After Robyn H.’s son, Jackson, was born with profound hearing loss, Robyn tried hearing aids to help him hear. After the hearing aids did not provide Jackson with enough sound (and he hated wearing them), they were eager to find another solution to help Jackson hear. Although they knew of cochlear implants, Robyn was even … Continued
Amanda C. felt unconditional joy and love when her son Jackson was born, but she noticed something looked different with one of his ears. When she realized he had microtia and atresia, she struggled with the right solution for Jackson, eager to give him full access to sound. After a blur of doctor appointments, they … Continued
Mike D. suffered with hearing loss for many years as a child. Rupturing his eardrums after serving in the United States Marine Corps, Mike, a veteran with hearing loss, tried to use hearing aids, but they slowly stopped working for him. His wake-up call came when he was struggling to hear his daughter speak and … Continued
Aimee C.’s daughter, Bella, is a star in gymnastics. She is continually striving for excellence, with eagerness to advance and get better in the sport. Though being in gymnastics with hearing loss does present some challenges, Bella has continued to thrive, relying on her visual learning style and perseverance. Hear about the great things she … Continued
Max L. had an extraordinary experience that many marching band players only dream of…he performed at the 2018 Big Game Justin Timberlake halftime show. The truly amazing part? Max is a Cochlear Implant recipient and is part of his college’s elite marching band. Read on to learn about Max’s love and talent for music as … Continued
Centennial, Colo. (June 27, 2018) — Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announces the upcoming release of the Nucleus® Smart App for Android™ in the United States and Canada, offering greater connectivity than ever before for people with hearing loss and a cochlear implant. Cochlear implant recipients with the Nucleus® … Continued
Michelle L. left her diminishing hearing untreated for many years after a perforated eardrum never completely healed when she was a child. It wasn’t until her child began to battle hearing loss did it move her to take action on her own. After trialing a Cochlear™ Baha® Sound Processor, Michelle awakened to the plethora of … Continued
“I was born a hearing child. I heard well during the course of my childhood and early teens. By the time I turned 17, I could not help but notice that I was gradually losing my hearing. Before getting married at 20, I knew my hearing was declining enough that my future husband and I … Continued
Are you struggling with single-sided deafness (SSD), conductive hearing loss or mixed hearing loss? A bone conduction implant solution for hearing loss, like the Cochlear™ Baha® System, differs from other solutions like CROS hearing aids, conventional hearing aids, middle ear surgery and leaving your hearing loss untreated. Trying a bone conduction treatment for hearing loss … Continued
Happy Father’s Day! We want to take time to thank the many fathers and grandfathers who have taken the steps to treat their hearing loss. We are proud and always here to help you “Hear Now. And Always”. There are some pretty special people in their lives who’d like to thank them too… … Continued
After faulty equipment did not allow Heather S.’ daughter, Hailey, to get a newborn hearing screening, Heather followed her gut, knowing that something with Hailey’s hearing was different. When she found out Hailey was deaf, The Smith’s were relieved to learn about cochlear implants and move forward so Hailey could hear. Fast forward to today, … Continued
Jordona H. began losing her hearing at 30 years of age, which caused her to lose her job, stunted her joy of travel and impacted connections with her family. After getting a cochlear implant and choosing the Cochlear™ Kanso® Sound Processor, Jordona hopped right back into traveling, getting to experience the joy and sounds of the … Continued
Kellie H. knew her daughter, Gabby, was going to be born missing part of both of her arms, but she never expected she would be born profoundly deaf in both ears. After realizing Gabby would be unable to sign to communicate, Kellie and family were beyond grateful for cochlear implant technology. Read on to learn … Continued
Armalyn O.’s world was turned upside down when her son was diagnosed with bilateral severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Then around a year later, her daughter was given the exact same diagnosis. Juggling two children, speech therapy and a tough diagnosis, Armalyn strove to give her children all of the opportunities in the world; … Continued