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A young girl with a cochlear implant visbile, with long dark hair, wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt and jeans, is joyfully drawing on the pavement with colorful chalk. She is sitting on the ground with a bright smile on her face, engaged in creative play.

Why this could be the most important tip for your child to hear their best

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  “The best advice to give is to wear the sound processor during waking hours. Research shows people experience the best outcomes when they wear their sound processor a minimum of 10 hours a day,”  – Jen, Clinical Audiologist at Cochlear. Why is it so important? Consistent wearing of the sound processor is one of … Continued

How to build confidence using your Nucleus Kanso 3 Nexa Sound Processor

How to build confidence using your Nucleus Kanso 3 Nexa Sound Processor

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Building confidence with a new routine One of the most effective ways to transition any new change in your life seamlessly is by establishing routines. This helps you grow more familiar with your technology and helps start the day off right. That’s why we’re focusing on two goals today. The goals for today are to … Continued

How to build confidence using your Nucleus 8 Nexa Sound Processor

How to build confidence using your Nucleus 8 Nexa Sound Processor

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One of the most effective ways to transition any new change in life is by establishing routines. This helps you grow more familiar with your technology and how to start each day. That’s why we’re focusing on two goals today. Try these two simple steps to help you feel more confident with your device and … Continued

Three strategies to help you and your child adjust to their Cochlear Nexa Sound Processor

Three strategies to help you and your child adjust to their Cochlear Nexa Sound Processor

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These initial days, weeks, and months can be challenging. Don’t worry—it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. You’re helping your child learn a new way of hearing, not to mention all the information you’re trying to understand.     It can also be very emotional for you all—this is common and it’s important to know you’re not … Continued

A young woman dribbles a soccer ball down a field with a look of concentration on her face.

Four must-know tips to navigate the teen years with hearing loss

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Looking for strategies to help your child with hearing loss live confidently through their teenage years? We asked teens, parents and a peer support group manager to share their tips for navigating this challenging life stage. 1. Don’t pressure for information You might want to encourage your teenage child to talk to you about what’s … Continued

Three young girls stand together, laughing. The girl in the middle is wearing a Baha® SoundBand® and holding a phone that the group is looking at together.

Four tips to help your child build their social skills

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Research shows that children with hearing loss can be at risk of delayed social skill development needed to fit in at school and beyond, compared to their hearing peers. “Because of their hearing loss, they grow up in a ‘hearing bubble’ where it is difficult to easily participate in conversation with friends and family when … Continued

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

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

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You can use auditory and verbal strategies during 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 meal   Getting ready for bed   … Continued

A young girl sits on a woman’s lap as they talk to another woman. The girl is wearing a Baha® SoundBand® and smiling.

Listening practice is crucial: Here are three 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

Make the most of your 2025 insurance benefits by upgrading your sound processor before the end of the year

Make the most of your 2025 insurance benefits by upgrading your sound processor before the end of the year

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As you look to maximize your 2025 insurance benefits, Cochlear is here to help you navigate the process. If you’re ready to place your sound processor order, you can go to the online Cochlear Store or call Customer Service at 1.800.483.3123. If you would like to learn about the benefits of new technology, you can … Continued

Meet the Cochlear North America 2025 Academic Scholarship winners

Meet the Cochlear North America 2025 Academic Scholarship winners

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“We are incredibly proud of this year’s scholarship recipients. I am personally inspired by all eight recipients. These exceptional individuals embody the spirit of resilience and innovation, and we are honored to support them as they continue to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.”  -Lisa Aubert, President Cochlear North America. Graeme Clark … Continued

Jeff’s journey with the Osia system has him hearing sounds he had forgotten

Jeff’s journey with the Osia system has him hearing sounds he had forgotten

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Searching for a solution   “My journey to the Osia System unknowingly began back in July 2023. Because I’ve had profound hearing loss in my left ear for most of my life, I have relied on the normal hearing in my right ear. Beginning in early 2020, I began to notice a sudden, rapid decrease … Continued

Log in to your Cochlear account to see the new features available now!

Log in to your Cochlear account to see the new features available now!

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We are excited to announce some new, updated features that are now available in your Cochlear account! We have made some great enhancements to improve your experience. Be sure to log in and explore all the updates. Thank you for being a valued part of our community! 1. Login and Account Setup Visit the Cochlear … Continued

What is Connected Care and what can it do for you and your hearing health?

What is Connected Care and what can it do for you and your hearing health?

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Cochlear’s Remote Care solutions have been created to offer new ways to connect to your clinician when it’s convenient for you, without a visit to the clinic. Once you’ve been enrolled by your clinician, you’ll be able to complete a hearing review or attend a virtual session from anywhere. With Cochlear’s Remote Care tools, clinicians … Continued

Introducing Stuart Thomas, Vice President, Recipient Services for Cochlear Americas

Introducing Stuart Thomas, Vice President, Recipient Services for Cochlear Americas

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How did your professional journey lead you to where you are today? ‘In deciding my career path prior to college, I knew I wanted to go into healthcare to help people. I looked at medicine and health related fields, and that’s how I found my passion today, in hearing health. I completed a 4-year degree … Continued

Bilateral Baha System recipient, Rachel, shares her inspiring story and the features she loves most in her new Baha 6 Max Sound Processors

Bilateral Baha System recipient, Rachel, shares her inspiring story and the features she loves most in her new Baha 6 Max Sound Processors

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Why share my story? “I’m excited to share my journey as an inspiration to fellow Baha System recipients and anyone navigating life with challenges. My message is simple yet powerful, “don’t let the word ‘disability’ define your limits.” Growing up without a role model who shared my experiences, I forged my own path in a … Continued

In his retirement, Fred enjoys volunteering at the Steam Railroading Institute, with the help of his bilateral Nucleus 8 Sound Processors

In his retirement, Fred enjoys volunteering at the Steam Railroading Institute, with the help of his bilateral Nucleus 8 Sound Processors

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Fred’s hearing loss started in high school, first in his left ear. At the time, he had never had a hearing test; he just learned to live with limited hearing in one ear. He also didn’t look into getting a hearing aid because he felt it would make him different and he really wanted to … Continued

Born with microtia and atresia, Will is enjoying life thanks to his Baha® 6 Max Sound Processor

Born with microtia and atresia, Will is enjoying life thanks to his Baha® 6 Max Sound Processor

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Will was born with bilateral microtia and atresia, a congenital condition where the outer ear is malformed and the ear is missing components, including the ear canal. From the age of 4 months, he wore bone conducting hearing aids to assist with his hearing loss. And at age 12, Will had rib graft surgery to … Continued

Introducing Our New Online Payment Platform: Simplifying Your Cochlear Payments!

Introducing Our New Online Payment Platform: Simplifying Your Cochlear Payments!

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  Key Features Online Payment Portal: Say goodbye to the hassle of mailing checks or calling to make payments. With our secure online payment portal, you can make one-time payments or set up flexible payment plans from anywhere. Comprehensive Account Access: Once you create your account, you’ll have access to your invoices, statements, payments, and … Continued

Four ways mobile apps can boost your listening skills

Four ways mobile apps can boost your listening skills

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What’s your favorite app? Do you like playing games, watching a favorite TV show or scrolling through your social media feed? There are also loads of mobile apps designed specifically to help you live more confidently with hearing loss. Self-managing your hearing loss is a key component of successful hearing therapy. This is especially important … Continued

Rose shares her tips on how to build confidence with hearing loss using social media

Rose shares her tips on how to build confidence with hearing loss using social media

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“It all started at a photoshoot where the director asked me to remove my cochlear implant [sound processor], saying it wasn’t ‘pretty’. That was when I understood the necessity to talk about it on social media and raise awareness among as many people as possible,” says Rose. After years of experiencing harassment and bullying due … Continued

Tips for watching live sports events using the Cochlear Wireless TV Streamer

Tips for watching live sports events using the Cochlear Wireless TV Streamer

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Are you looking forward to the excitement of watching live sports on TV this summer? For avid sports fan and recipient Tony from the UK, watching athletics and live sports offers a lot of enjoyment, but he says subtitles can be problematic or almost non-existent during broadcasts of live sporting programs. For Tony, watching live … Continued