Jen Schulz, Author at Cochlear Hear and Now

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

Sound redefined: the Cochlear Nucleus System evolution

January 5, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

1977-1997: Introducing a new way of accessing sound to the world Professor Graeme Clark had been working on developing a treatment for hearing loss for over a decade when he invented the first multi-channel cochlear implant back in 1977, with Rod Saunders becoming the first to hear with it in 1978. Then in 1981, Cochlear … Continued

Our lifetime commitment to Cochlear Baha System recipients and how we can support Ponto System recipients

January 4, 2024 – Published by Jen Schulz

Did you know that more people hear with a Cochlear™ Baha® System than any other implantable bone conduction hearing device? Compatibility: Now and in the Future As Cochlear’s Baha Sound Processors are already compatible with Oticon Medical (OM)’s Ponto™ acoustic implants, we will still be able to offer Cochlear’s technology to those customers into the … Continued

Practical daily tips for managing two hearing devices

December 28, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

Set a daily routine Part of Michelle’s daily routine is putting on her Baha 6 Max Sound Processor on one ear, and her hearing aid on the other. “I definitely notice when I don’t wear my Baha [Sound Processor]. I’ve gotten to the point that it’s one of the first things I do. It’s the … Continued

You spoke and we listened – how we delivered on your tech wish list

December 8, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

Your suggestions were so powerful that we shared them with our engineers, who are constantly looking to innovate and deliver technology that can make a real difference in your life. Here are your top requests and some of the ways we have improved Cochlear technology based on your suggestions. 1. A better listening experience What … Continued

With her Nucleus 8 Sound Processor, Nancy is making music again

November 27, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

What Nancy noticed when she upgraded her sound processor Nancy thought her Cochlear™ Nucleus® 6 Sound Processors “were the cat’s pajamas,” but when she upgraded to the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor, she immediately noticed the difference in comfort and size, and appreciated the new features. “The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor, it was so … Continued

Mentors share how support is vital for teens with hearing loss

November 20, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

Tips for Mentoring Teens with Hearing Loss Being a teenager is tough at the best of times, but when you feel different because of hearing loss, it’s good to get support from others just like you. “Teenagers face particular challenges when they have hearing loss. It’s tough being different,” says John Lui, national manager of … Continued

8 questions to check your hearing if you’re over 50

November 15, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

Peter’s experience-global cochlear implant task force Did you know that people are more than twice as likely to get their pet checked by a vet than they are to get their own hearing checked? Yet “deafness or impaired hearing has a profound impact on people’s lives,” says Peter, a cochlear implant recipient from Australia. “Unless … Continued

Meet our Cochlear Recipient Solutions members from the Central region

November 14, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

Laura Chesky, M.S. Speech and Hearing, Teacher of the Deaf and optimist Recipient Solutions Manager – Central Prior to joining Cochlear Americas in 2021, Laura was a Teacher for the Deaf in a public school system in Plainfield, IL. She served as an independent provider in Illinois’ Early Intervention system as a Developmental Therapist and … Continued

Must-know hacks for hybrid working with hearing loss

November 10, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

Before the pandemic, in the UK, about one in 10 people had worked from home at least one day in the week, but by 2022 that figure had risen to one in five. In the US, data shows that, in 2022, about 42% of workers who could work remotely had a hybrid schedule, and 39% … Continued

12-year-old Ignacio shares how he connects with sports, video games and friends through his Baha® 6 Max Sound Processor

September 15, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

Connecting with the things he loves “I really like playing PlayStation and thanks to the new Baha 6 [Max Sound Processor], I was able to broadcast live with my friends…and listen to the sound of the game.” The Baha 6 Max Sound Processor is a premium-power bone conduction sound processor that provides powerful output in … Continued

Meet our Cochlear Recipient Solutions members from the Eastern region

September 11, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

The Cochlear™ Recipient Solutions Program provides a virtual learning experience for hearing implant recipients looking to increase confidence with new devices and to achieve hearing goals. Debra, a recipient who recently met with a Recipient Solutions Manager (RSM), said, “My RSM gave me the confidence I needed to re-enter the hearing world head-on and not … Continued

Must-read Cochlear battery guide

August 28, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

What factors impact battery life? Daily battery life varies for every sound processor user and is dependent on a variety of factors. Some of these factors include the programs and sound processor functions you use every day, your sound environment or volume levels. The size and type of battery has an impact as well as … Continued

Optimice su salud auditiva con estos recursos destacados para usuarios en español

August 15, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

1. Comience con Cochlear Recipient Solutions Cochlear Recipient Solutions ofrece sesiones educativas virtuales para usuarios de implantes auditivos que buscan aumentar la confianza con nuevos dispositivos. Entonces, cuando llegue el momento de actualizar su procesador de sonido, normalmente cada cinco años, Recipient Solutions estará allí para ayudarle durante el proceso. Los temas incluyen lo … Continued

How your sound processor is rated for water and dirt

July 27, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

Know the facts Do you know that exposure to sweat, water, dust, and dirt can impact the performance and lifespan of your sound processor? By understanding a few simple facts you can easily protect your device while also living your life as you’d like. To start, it’s important to know how your device is rated … Continued

10,000th Osia Implant recipient shares how she hears conversations clearly again

July 21, 2023 – Published by Jen Schulz

Finding a solution with the Osia System Regina’s hearing loss became apparent in 2012. Regina, now 55 and living in Germany, started using hearing aids. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, she began noticing how her hearing had deteriorated further. “After my hearing deteriorated during COVID-19,” she said, “my ENT doctor and acoustician informed me that … Continued

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