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
What does end of support/retirement mean? When an older version of a sound processor reaches end of support (sometimes referred to as retirement), Cochlear will no longer sell parts and accessories for that sound processor and we will no longer be able to repair them. Cochlear will continue to honor ALL warranties that run past … Continued
Roxi’s experience trying to keep her son’s devices on Roxi, the Mom of 6-year-old Christian, struggled to keep her son connected with hearing aids, even before he had a cochlear implant and a sound processor. “As a baby, Christian would get crafty and pull off the hearing aid, trying to chew it, and so we … Continued
What has upgrading meant for Cochlear recipients? For cochlear implant recipients like Jack and Solidea, who have upgraded their devices several times across their lifetimes, the difference a new sound processor makes can be life changing. “Every time Cochlear updates a sound processor, the experience is dramatically enhanced,” says Jack. “Each advancement in the … Continued
1. Use the Wireless Mini Microphone 2+. Almost all of the audiologists we surveyed recommended the Cochlear™ Wireless Mini Microphone 2+, an accessory designed to help you hear in challenging environments with lots of background noise. It’s a small microphone that can be clipped to clothing or set on a table near the speaker – … Continued
Where are you located? Denver, CO (US) Where did you grow up? Born and raised in Iowa. Laid a patch for Colorado pretty much the day after college graduation. How long have you had a hearing loss, and do you know what caused it? I was diagnosed with high-pitch loss in the first grade. That … Continued
Highlight how your child lost their hearing and the journey to their implant. My son Mickey may have been born deaf or lost his hearing as a result of several severe ear infections. His dad and I adopted him at 18 months old with very little medical history. We quickly discovered that he was deaf … Continued
Are you thinking about upgrading your sound processor for next-generation technology? Congratulations! Over 650,000 people around the world have chosen Cochlear for their hearing implant due to our commitment to ongoing innovation. Our research and development team works hard to bring our implant recipients the best in the latest technology – everything from better … Continued
Where are you located? I’m based in Arizona. Where did you grow up? Small border town in Southern CA. I’ve lived in Sacramento CA, St. Louis MO, Lebanon NH, and Philadelphia PA. How long have you had a hearing loss and do you know what caused it? Since 3.5 years old – progressive hearing loss; genetic … Continued