New means more “New” means Michelle is more adventurous Even though Michelle had been doing well with her acoustics hearing system for seven years, she still found herself standing back in group situations, feeling a little left out. She confesses now that she didn’t realize how much she was “actually missing” until she decided to … Continued
Time to refocus Professional athletes are typically very comfortable with challenges and Robyn, from Hong Kong, is no different. At the peak of her career, Robyn held 21 national swimming records, was a silver and bronze medalist in the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games and in 1997 was awarded the Badge of Honour from Queen Elizabeth … Continued
What does summer mean for you? Whether it’s hitting the beach, hiking in the hills or staying inside to keep out of the heat, you may not be aware of what the hotter weather means for your sound processor. With these six tips, you can feel confident that your device is being properly cared for … Continued
Cleaning and Storing the Baha 6 Max Sound Processor How should I store my Baha 6 Max Sound Processor? When you’re not using your device, turn it off and store it in a place free of dust and dirt, like the storage case or dry aid kit provided by Cochlear. Remove the battery if you … Continued
1. Keep your processor dry Winter activities like skiing, ice skating and playing in the snow are great fun, but can increase the risk of exposure to water and moisture. While our sound processors have high water protection ratings, repeated exposure to moisture can cause damage over time. If you have a Cochlear™ Nucleus® 7, … Continued
Feeling Humiliated and Deflated “Conversation is the center of people’s lives. We use language to communicate our feelings, our thoughts. So, when my hearing loss deteriorated in my 30s, I became withdrawn and isolated. The cause of my hearing loss is unknown. At age 29, I could no longer hear the phone ring unless I … Continued