Jen Schulz, Author at Cochlear Hear and Now

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

November 8, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

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!

November 6, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

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

September 5, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

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

August 5, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

“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

Make the most of your 2024 insurance benefits by upgrading your sound processor before the end of the year

July 29, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

As you look to maximize your 2024 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 1-800-523-5798. If you would like to speak with an upgrade expert for help in the … Continued

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

July 12, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

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

Mariana’s top travel tips for cochlear implant recipients

July 8, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Exploring a new country with a different language offers unique challenges to cochlear implant recipients. If you’re planning a big trip, Mariana has some learnings to share. Last year she travelled from her home in Brazil to London to attend Cochlear Foundation’s Achieve Anything: Global Summit as a National Ambassador. Being selected as an ambassador … Continued

This Cochlear™ Sound Processor drying tip could extend the life of your device

June 24, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Maximize the performance of your sound processor Like other items worn daily, your cochlear sound processor faces exposure to moisture from the environment and natural oils. You might be wondering what you can do to look after your sound processor and maximize its performance and even lengthen its life. Wipe your sound processor with a … Continued

Tips and tools for improving your listening skills, with and without a hearing practice partner

June 12, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Hearing activities you can complete with a practice partner Improving your hearing outcomes is a team sport! While it’s true that you can work on hearing rehabilitation on your own, a practice partner can also play a valuable role in your hearing journey. So enlist a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague and check out … Continued

Cochlear Volunteers share why they recommend upgrading. “I know each time it only gets better”

June 6, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Name: Cathy Why did you upgrade? “Upgrading means I can look forward to new technology and what it will bring. I think having the newest technology is awesome! With the most recent upgrade being able use to the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Smart App on my phone is out of this world!” What do you like best … Continued

Nomiki’s seven steps to reduce and manage listening fatigue

May 8, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Listening fatigue: What it is, how to recognize and manage it. 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 making you feel tired, listening fatigue can affect your mood, concentration, productivity, … Continued

Choose to have your Cochlear Nucleus or Kanso Sound Processor upgrade shipped Ready-to-Wear so that you can wear it right out of the box

March 4, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Getting a sound processor upgrade can be an exciting and anticipated occasion. The upgrade process typically takes 6-8 weeks from order placement to receiving your new sound processor in the mail. Did you know there is a option of receiving your new Nucleus® or Kanso® Sound Processor upgrade with your current programs already loaded onto … Continued

Can you have an MRI with your Cochlear Hearing Implant? Read on to learn more.

February 26, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Having an MRI scan with your Cochlear Hearing Implant is an option, but there are a few things that you need to know. Get the answers to some common questions about having an MRI scan with your Cochlear Hearing Implant. Can I have an MRI with my Cochlear Hearing Implant? The answer is yes! But … Continued

Have you seen the latest Apple iPhone Live Voicemail update for people with hearing loss?

February 15, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Apple has released a range of new functions with its recent software update, iOS17, including hearing accessibility features. Here are five of the most useful features that could help those with hearing loss. Live Voicemail is a new mainstream feature that allows you to automatically see a real-time transcription as someone is leaving … Continued

The proven benefits of direct streaming with your Cochlear sound processor

February 5, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Do you use direct streaming with your Cochlear sound processor? Recipients often tell us they find it helps in many circumstances, including at work and at school – from joining work calls to watching videos. Studies show that direct streaming is also proven to offer benefits in hearing with a sound processor. It can also … Continued

Try this musician’s playlist to help you reconnect with music after getting a cochlear implant

January 30, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Richard’s re-introduction to music For Richard Reed, a professional blues musician, it was critical to re-introduce music to his life after losing his hearing. But he realized that enjoying music after receiving a cochlear implant requires time and effort. “When I first got my cochlear implant, music sounded like a wall of loud, rhythmic white … Continued

Tips for job seekers and hearing loss in the workplace

January 29, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

An unconscious bias in the workplace is largely to blame for that says, Sandra Ballij, social entrepreneur and CEO of Ctalents, a recruitment agency that specializes in placing people with vision impairment and hearing loss. Sandra helped Sharon find the role in which she now thrives. But Sandra recalls many examples of candidates with hearing … Continued

Meet our Cochlear Recipient Solutions members from the Western region

January 23, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Bethany Watson, AuD and animal-lover Recipient Solutions Manager, Mountain West Bethany received her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Tennessee, Animal Audiology Certification from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Tennessee. She completed her clinical training at Mayo Clinic with an emphasis … Continued

This simple Cochlear sound processor troubleshooting tip may improve the sound quality of your sound processor

January 22, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Maintaining your sound processor’s sound quality Keeping your sound processor in good condition doesn’t always require a call to our customer service team or a trip to the clinic. Surprisingly, many sound quality issues reported by users often stem from a simple, overlooked component: the microphone protectors. Did you know that one in five sound … Continued

My decision to upgrade and what happened

January 16, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Who better to answer these questions than someone who has recently upgraded to two Cochlear™ Nucleus® 8 Sound Processors. We asked Susan, a retired grandmother who lives in the US and who upgraded recently from Nucleus 7 Sound Processors, to share what her experience was like. Q. What was the main factor in your decision … Continued

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