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
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
As you look to maximize your 2023 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
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
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
Arguably the world’s greatest cycling event, the Tour de France, kicks off in July, which will see many cycling fanatics and armchair enthusiasts alike tuning into the always-thrilling TV coverage. But how do you enhance your experience of the event? Tony’s experience Tony, from the UK, loves watching live sports, but he says subtitles can … Continued
Controlling both devices “If I had one app to control both, I’d be able to get more control out of how I use my hearing and adjust all the settings a lot more and make the most out of my processor,” says 29-year-old Bec, who uses a Cochlear Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor on one ear … Continued
My sound processor won’t turn on 1. Try turning the processor off and on again. Turn it off by gently opening the battery door until you feel the first “click”. To turn it on, completely close the battery door. 2. If this doesn’t help, try replacing the battery. To do this, hold the sound processor … Continued
Sport has been a major part of Bernie’s life since he was 7 years old − as a player, someone who enjoys watching myriad sports and as a long-time sports journalist. Bernie believes that this love of sports is the reason he lost his hearing, having been hit in the head by a cricket ball … Continued
What is the Cochlear Recipient Solutions Managers Program and how do recipients benefit? The Cochlear the Recipient Solutions Managers Program provides a virtual learning experience for hearing implant recipients looking to increase confidence with new devices and to achieve hearing goals. Recipient Solutions Managers provide a range of focused sessions, allowing recipients to join other … Continued
Many of us are starting to travel again but if it’s been a while since your last trip, it’s easy to forget the routines at the airport. With these quick tips, you don’t need to worry about getting through airport security with your cochlear implant or bone conduction solution. Check the rules about batteries … Continued
A study conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that for kids with cochlear implants, the more time they spent each day wearing their sound processor, the better their early language development assessments were one year after implantation. Of course, keeping your child’s sound processors on can be a challenge, so … Continued
Where are you located? Valkeakoski, Finland. Which is about 2 hours from the capital Helsinki by car. Where did you grow up? I was born and grew up in the Finnish city, Nokia. Yes, the same company making the Nokia cell phone. Nokia started as a paper mill over 100 years ago. And Nokian Tires … Continued
What is remote care? Have you heard about remote care, or telehealth? It’s becoming more common in many areas of health care, including hearing health. But what really is remote care? It simply means the ability to access care without a physical visit to your clinician, usually through a computer or smartphone. While it’s grown … Continued
Hi Pete, how are things going? You know, between music and social media and doing live shows and rehearsals, it’s been really fun recently. Are you performing a lot? It slows down a little bit this time of year and picks up again in the summer with outdoor gigs and stuff. We’re getting ready to … Continued
Achieve anything program As we celebrate World Hearing Day globally in March, we are reminded not only of the impact of hearing loss, but also the inspirational stories of how people with hearing loss are overcoming obstacles and want to make the world better for others. That’s why excitement is building rapidly for the Cochlear … Continued
Where are you located? I’m located in Philadelphia, PA. I was born and raised in Philadelphia, but I now live in the suburbs of Philadelphia with my wife and kids. How long have you had hearing loss? We discovered it at the age of 2. Do you know what caused it? I don’t know exactly … Continued
Alerts to stay safe with hearing loss Removing your sound processors and not being able to hear your environment is a pleasure for some but for others, it may create uneasiness – especially when you go to bed. When removing your sound processors at night, do you get a restful sleep or do you worry … Continued
Where are you located? Sydney, Australia. Where did you grow up? I grew up in North Yorks Moors National Park, UK. It’s about five hours from London. After that I studied at university in Liverpool, UK before moving to Sydney when I was 21. How long have you had a hearing loss, and do you … Continued
Focus on what’s important to you ForwardFocus is a feature available in of some of our Cochlear™ Nucleus® System sound processors to help you focus on face-to-face conversations. To bring this to life for you, we have created three short “before and after videos” filmed in real-life situations – an office, café and place of … Continued
Where are you located? I live in a small, green village called Langen near Frankfurt in Hessen, Germany. It´s the closest city to Europe’s third biggest airport and known as the headquarters to the German air traffic control. Where did you grow up? I was born in Poland but grew up in Langen which is … Continued