Author: Jen Schulz

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Is it time to upgrade your sound processor? Our recipients and medical studies both suggest it could be a wonderful decision.

Is it time to upgrade your sound processor? Our recipients and medical studies both suggest it could be a wonderful decision.

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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

Meet Emily—Cochlear employee and recipient shares her story and advice

Meet Emily—Cochlear employee and recipient shares her story and advice

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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

The holidays are here! Let this be the year you connect. Hearing resources help you engage.

The holidays are here! Let this be the year you connect. Hearing resources help you engage.

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1. Practice listening exercises before the holidays get here. As you prepare to interact with others, it’s a good idea to spend time actively engaging in exercises helping your auditory neural pathway thrive.. Focusing attention through active participation in hearing rehabilitation exercises can aid in the boost of confidence you are looking for as you … Continued

Cochlear employees with hearing loss

Cochlear employees with hearing loss

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Where are you located? I live in a beautiful little village called Shoal Bay, in Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia. Where did you grow up? I grew up in a small town on the edge of the Australian outback called Dubbo, which means “Red Earth” in the local Aboriginal language. How long have you … Continued

New Listening Walk Skill Builder in CoPilot helps you identify sounds in everyday life scenarios with background noise

New Listening Walk Skill Builder in CoPilot helps you identify sounds in everyday life scenarios with background noise

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Being able to identify sounds around you, even when there is background noise, is an important part of navigating daily life in your home and out in the world. Yet for many with hearing loss, it can be challenging to sort through the background noise and focus in on what’s important. This is why we’ve … Continued

Back to School with hearing loss: meet Evan

A mom and teacher answer 5 FAQs about going back to school with a cochlear implant

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1.  If a child is mainstreamed in their neighborhood school, what are the steps to making sure the new teacher knows what to expect? Consider having a training in-service meeting to provide information to the teacher before the school year begins. This meeting not only helps new teachers know what to expect but is also … Continued