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How to make the most of phone calls, music and more with wireless streaming from your cochlear implant

How to make the most of phone calls, music and more with wireless streaming from your cochlear implant

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Being able to stream audio from a smartphone or other device is often referred to as direct streaming. You can experience high quality sound streamed direct to your Nucleus® Nexa™ sound processor from compatible smartphones and devices. How direct streaming helps you hear more clearly Much research has been done on how direct streaming can … Continued

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8 ways to use singing and music to boost your child’s brain development

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Did you know there’s a strong connection between musical activities and the development of speech and language skills in children with hearing loss or cochlear implants? Here are eight ways to incorporate musical activities into your child’s daily life to help boost their communication skills.  1. Start as soon as you can  Children can benefit … Continued

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Sports, swimming, and beach holidays—navigating water activities for a child with a cochlear implant

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While Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ sound processors are splash-proof, dust-proof and water resistant, the Aqua+ silicone sleeve provides added protection in salt-water and rushing water,  keeping your child’s sound processor water-safe while helping them to hear when in the water.    Here are three benefits of the Aqua+ for your child to enjoy the water while protecting … Continued

Learn about strategies for navigating listening fatigue

Learn about strategies for navigating listening fatigue

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Feeling tired and stressed from listening is real. You must focus harder than your hearing peers just to hear and communicate. Listening fatigue is commonly reported by recipients. It happens when the brain gets tired from focusing on listening, especially in difficult situations such as noisy places, group conversations, or virtual meetings. Beyond tiredness, it … Continued

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How to build your child’s language skills with simple everyday tasks

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Today, we’re going to focus on auditory/verbal strategies and how you can use everyday routines to boost your child’s listening and talking skills. Some routines that may be part of your day include:  Washing clothes Checking the mailbox Watering the garden Washing the dishes Putting away clothes Putting away toys Cleaning the floors Cooking a … Continued

FAQs for being active with your cochlear implant

FAQs for being active with your cochlear implant

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Being active is important for your health, your mind and it’s also key to staying positive. Not sure how to get started or looking for tips for trying out something new? Here are some common FAQs to help. Can I get my sound processor wet? Your Cochlear™ Nucleus® NexaTM Sound Processor is splash-proof and dust-proof with … Continued

Tips to handle returning to work after a cochlear implant

Tips to handle returning to work after a cochlear implant

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No matter what your occupation, returning to work after getting a cochlear implant can bring a mix of feelings. It’s okay to take this transition at your own pace. For some people, it’s a smooth return to the workplace while others report feeling anxious or not knowing when or how to talk about their hearing … Continued

Strategies to build resilience and confidence in a child with a cochlear implant

Strategies to build resilience and confidence in a child with a cochlear implant

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Here are some practical strategies to help boost your child’s resilience. 1. Ensure your child doesn’t feel “different” from hearing children Talk to your child about diversity and differences in positive ways. We all have strengths and weaknesses and it can help to model positive strengths-based language early on in a child’s life. Parent tip … Continued

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Running safely with the Baha sound processor

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In 2015, Hadley, a busy mom of two and passionate runner, faced a life-altering challenge. One morning, she woke up with intense vertigo and flu-like symptoms. By the end of the day, she had lost all hearing in her left ear. Terrified and overwhelmed, Hadley’s first thoughts were of her children. “What if I never … Continued

These tips could help you talk to others about your new Cochlear sound processor

These tips could help you talk to others about your new Cochlear sound processor

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Finding the right words to explain your hearing journey and how others can help can seem daunting. Yet, it’s these conversations that pave the way for understanding, empathy, and the support that’s essential for your path forward. It also helps others as many won’t know how to find the words to ask you about your … Continued

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Parents share tips for how to help your child thrive at school with a cochlear implant

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Classrooms are often challenging listening environments. They are typically filled with noise, people talking over each other and echoes, which make it especially difficult for children with hearing loss. Here’s how you can set your child up for success: 1. Advocate for your child at school Talk to your child’s teachers about their hearing loss, … Continued

Benefits and tips to using the Cochlear Nucleus Smart App to access your Cochlear account and adjust settings on the go

Benefits and tips to using the Cochlear Nucleus Smart App to access your Cochlear account and adjust settings on the go

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Why might I want to change my processor settings? Every day you’re experiencing new sounds and adjustments to your listening experience. As you move through your day, Nucleus Nexa™ Sound Processors can sense and respond to changes in your environment, automatically adjusting your listening settings so you can hear more clearly. There may be times, … Continued

3 ways to help your child adjust to having a cochlear implant

3 ways to help your child adjust to having a cochlear implant

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You’ve established new routines and strategies with your child. And you’ve shared your experience with loved ones, friends and colleagues. Another important step to improve your child’s hearing experience is to bring listening practice into your daily life. Ensuring your child has good access to sound and developing listening skills is important for speech development. … Continued

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Listening practice is crucial: Here are 3 tips to get started

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Research shows that children learn language best when they are allowed to lead a conversation and communicate about topics that interest them. In practice, this means giving your child the opportunity to take that first turn, so that you have something to respond to. This is called Observe, Wait and Listen, or the “OWL” strategy, … Continued

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Learn 8 listening tips to develop a daily strategy to help you hear your best with your cochlear implant

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Why is listening practice important? Dedicating time to doing regular listening and rehab exercises after initial activation is shown to be beneficial and can help you get the most out of your Nucleus® Nexa™ Sound Processor. Clinical studies also suggest that regularly doing rehab at home continues to benefit cochlear implant recipients who have been … Continued

Getting your device kit together for better hearing with your Nucleus Kanso 3 Nexa Sound Processor

Getting your device kit together for better hearing with your Nucleus Kanso 3 Nexa Sound Processor

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Adjusting to life with cochlear implants can take time. Remember that each day brings you opportunities to try new things. One way to help is to set yourself up to develop good habits. Expert tips from our audiologists for your morning and evening routine Let’s look at how getting set up and introducing some new … Continued

Two girls smiling and looking at a smartphone outdoors; one wearing a Nucleus 8 Sound Processor and the other wearing headphones.

This app will make a huge difference in maximizing a cochlear implant for your child

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Did you know you can now manage your child’s new new sound processor from your Apple® Watch? The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Smart App has been developed to allow you to do just that. With your child’s Nucleus Nexa™ Sound Processor, you’ll find the Nucleus Smart App invaluable. Here are five ways the app will help you … Continued

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5 tips for talking about your child’s cochlear implant with friends, family and teachers

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This can be upsetting for families who are trying to understand the world of hearing loss themselves and who might be looking for empathy.   You may find you need to educate family and friends about your child’s cochlear implant.  Different family members (siblings, partners, grandparents, aunts and uncles, close friends) may respond differently to the news of … Continued

Getting your device kit together for better hearing with your Nucleus 8 Nexa Sound Processor

Getting your device kit together for better hearing with your Nucleus 8 Nexa Sound Processor

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Adjusting to life with cochlear implants can take time. Remember that each day brings you opportunities to try new things. One way to help is to set up strong habits.   Expert tips from our audiologists for your evening and morning routine   Let’s look at how getting set up and introducing some new routines can help … Continued

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Try these routines to help your child adjust to life with a cochlear implant

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If you have a very young child, packing daily equipment in a diaper bag, or using a Cochlear™ padded backpack can help to set you up for success as your child gets older. Parents also tell us that camera bags are another good option for older children. Parent tip 1 “Camera backpacks offered a durable … Continued

This important tip may help with better hearing with your new sound processor

This important tip may help with better hearing with your new sound processor

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“At this early stage of your journey, wearing your sound processor as much as possible is key. Research suggests that wearing the device at least 10 hours a day helps to maximize benefit,”– Jen C, Clinical Audiologist at Cochlear. Why is it so important?   Consistent wearing of your sound processor is key to unlocking … Continued