Heather Rivera, PhD, remembers when she realized her hearing aids weren’t enough and it was time to explore cochlear implants. Now, she can’t imagine her life without them. Heather shares her journey and her experience with the latest Cochlear implant sound processor, KansoTM: “The crowd appeared to enjoy the live jazz band. I sat in … Continued
Are you looking for a fun way to tell someone how EAR-resistible they are this Valentine’s Day? We have Valentine’s Day cards to help you do that! Check out our four NEW Valentine’s Day cards that you can download, print, cut out and distribute directly from here: https://go.cochlear.com/rs/087-KYD-238/images/CAM-MK-WEB-1686-ISS1-JAN17-Valentines-Day-Cards.pdf We also will be sharing the cards on … Continued
Mandy R. dealt with high-frequency hearing loss her whole life. She was 21, on the brink of graduating from college, eager to start a career, but fearful of how she could do it all while struggling to hear. At the time, she searched for a solution but only qualified for the same behind-the-ear hearing aids, … Continued
Barb E. was battling isolation and some safety concerns when she realized her hearing aids were no longer enough. Tired of struggling and not being able to fully participate in her grandsons’ lives, Barb decided to get a Cochlear implant. Read her story below and how she’s not missing out anymore: “My journey back to … Continued
Two parents and a grandfather celebrate their children and grandchild’s Cochlear implants with tattoos, a permanent recognition of the gift that let their loved one hear. See the stories below and learn why their body art is an important form of expression for them: Amy W. on her spouse’s tattoo in recognition of their son, … Continued
Laura G. shares her story of growing up with hearing loss, getting a cochlear implant and now her efforts to educate others about cochlear implants with the production of her film “This is the Sound”: “I have two very life-changing disabilities. I was born with a congenital heart condition, which consisted of having two open-heart … Continued
In case you missed them, take a look back at our most popular stories from 2016! Elena: Bacterial meningitis took her hearing as a child but nothing holds her back today In honor of International Cochlear Implant Day on February 25 (#CelebrateCochlear), Elena LaQuatra, winner of Miss Pennsylvania USA 2016, shares her story on her … Continued
William H. Shapiro, AuD, CCC-A, Clinical Associate Professor & Supervisor of Audiology, Department of Otolaryngology, NYU Medical Center, provides his perspective on the new Kanso™ Sound Processor for cochlear implants. “As an audiologist who has worked with cochlear implants since 1984, I have seen technology explode – particularly in recent years. I find it amazing to witness … Continued
Time to dig out of your or your child’s closet the warm sweaters, winter coat, rain jackets, and snow boots. As you prepare for the winter months ahead, you may also want to consider how to protect hearing device(s) as you venture outside into the cold. Just like during the summer months, you should consider … Continued
When young family man, lawyer and music aficionado Joe F. stopped hearing the high-pitched sounds of the violin at the symphony, he knew it was time to find a solution for his hearing loss. For most of Joe’s life, he was stuck between hearing aids and being a traditional cochlear implant candidate until he learned … Continued
Fred T. struggled with chronic ear problems his whole life. Finally, an ENT told him a cochlear implant may be a good solution for him, and he went forward with the procedure at 86 years old. Now at 88, Fred uses the Smart Bimodal Hearing Solution, pairing a Nucleus® Cochlear Implant in one ear with … Continued
It’s never too early to begin your 2016 holiday shopping! Sometimes trying to find just the right gift is difficult. For the adults with hearing loss in your life, consider some of these gift suggestions listed below: Audiobooks or eReaders are great gift ideas for adults. These products provide listening practice opportunities in the form … Continued
Now that we’re in November, you may be starting to think about holiday gift giving for your children! From young children to teenagers, if there is someone with hearing loss on your gift list this year, consider some of the suggestions listed below: Toys always seem to be a popular item particularly for young children. … Continued
As the holiday season is upon us, we invite you to consider imaginative ways to create memories and maintain your child’s listening and language skills this holiday season. Check out our first five ideas below: Create a holiday memory book: A holiday memory book can be a great way to remember holidays past and discuss … Continued
Cochlear is a proud sponsor of Ear Community, a non-profit organization that supports individuals who were born with Microtia and Atresia, Hemifacial Microsomia, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and Goldenhar Syndrome with varying degrees of hearing loss. Through Ear Community’s advocacy, November 9 is now National Microtia Awareness Day! The day is dedicated to spreading hope and knowledge about Microtia, … Continued
Susan H. was 35 when she began to lose her hearing. For 10 more years her hearing would decline, altering her life before she was a candidate for cochlear implants. As Susan’s life blossomed with her new cochlear implants, her son tragically lost his life. Because he was an organ donor and with the help … Continued
Just as no person is the same, we know each person’s cochlea (auditory portion of the inner ear) comes in all different shapes and sizes. Should you be a candidate for a cochlear implant, we provide an extensive range of implants and electrodes to allow your surgeon to choose the best one for your specific … Continued
Bilateral Cochlear implant recipient Morgan K. was born deaf and received her first implant when she was a year old. Since six years old, Morgan has been an advocate for hearing loss and cochlear implants. Now at 10, she is working even harder to spread the word about cochlear implants, including getting the Governor of … Continued
After years of battling cystic fibrosis, powerful medications destroyed Emily D.’s hearing. Emily has never let her challenges hold her back from pursuing her goals, including getting on the game show, Jeopardy!, a show she has loved since childhood. Emily shares her story below. “I was born with perfect hearing, but an imperfect genetic … Continued
If you’re looking to celebrate CochlearTM or add “ears” to your pumpkin this Halloween, Cochlear pumpkin stencils are available for you to download and print now: https://go.cochlear.com/rs/087-KYD-238/images/Halloween%202016%20Cochlear%20Pumpkin%20Stencils.pdf. Once you have your pumpkin picked out and you’re ready to go, here’s how to carve the Cochlear stencil into it: Step 1: Cut out a circle at the … Continued
Justin Piraino is an Audiologist and Associate Marketing Manager at Cochlear Americas. As a Cochlear recipient and employee, Justin was one of the first individuals to try the Kanso™ Sound Processor. Below Justin shares his hearing loss story and his journey to Kanso. “At age four, my first ear infection brought me to an Ear, … Continued