https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/ A community to read, share and interact with Cochlear stories. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:45:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/favicon-32x32.png https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/ 32 32 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/cochlear-implant-helps-career/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:53 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19309 “I became a stage manager after ten years of performing in motion pictures, television and musical theatre. Part of my duties involved calling show cues for a two-hour performance ten times a week. This continued for over six years. During the 1970s, technology was limited in noise reduction for the headsets I wore. Often, I experienced … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/hearing-journey-microtia-atresia/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:19 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19302 “Like many, our journey with microtia/atresia started in a very vulnerable place – the delivery room. Exhausted, eager, and full of emotion, we were told that our 2-minute old, 5-pound 9-ounce daughter, Brooke, was missing a right ear. There in the delivery room, the full meaning of having a daughter with an underdeveloped right ear … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/toddler-cochlear-implant-asl/ Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:14 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19293 “Lawson was born with severe to profound hearing loss in both ears, he failed his newborn hearing test at the hospital, and his diagnosis was confirmed at his Auditory Brainstem Response test (ABR) when he was 5 weeks old. We have no known family history of hearing loss, which feels silly saying now knowing he … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/cochlear/community/2025-hear-o-year/ Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:42 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19269 Broc, a bilateral Cochlear® Nucleus® Implant recipient, has been praised for his authenticity and openness. He speaks honestly about the positive impact cochlear implants have had on his life and expresses deep gratitude for the technology that helped shape his future. That authenticity resonates with families facing life‑changing decisions. For Broc, volunteering has never been … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/conductive/baha-system-journey/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:35 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19264 “My name is Daniel, a Filipino- American and I am a bilateral Baha System recipient currently using the Baha 6 Sound Processor. My history with Cochlear technology spans back to 2008 with the Baha Divino Sound Processor, BP100 Sound Processor and most recently the Baha 5 Sound Processor. I have consistently been impressed with the … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/single-sided-deafness-therapy/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:18 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19250 “Most people take sound for granted. We didn’t—because for our son Anthony, he was born with normal hearing. During a later medical issue, and clinical work up, we discovered an incidental finding of bilateral enlarged vestibular aqueduct, or EVA – a rare cause of progressive hearing loss requiring audiology and ear, nose and throat follow … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hear-with-you/cochlear-in-your-community/inspire-us-recipient-artwork-blog/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:13 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19236 Erica became a recipient for 24 years and uses a Cochlear™ Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor Erica’s Nucleus sound processor opened up an entirely new world of hearing – one she hadn’t realized she was missing with her behind‑the‑ear hearing aid. She had to retrain her brain to recognize new sounds and speech patterns, but the … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/bone-conduction/bone-conduction-solutions/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:47 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19225 “I am no stranger to hearing loss. Both my grandparents on my father’s side were deaf, my grandmother was born deaf, and my grandfather became deaf at age four as a result of the Spanish flu. My hearing journey began when I was 2 years old. I had recurrent ear infections, which led to tubes. … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/planning-early-for-a-cochlear-sound-processor-upgrade/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:38 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19210 Steps to take before submitting an upgrade order Upgrading is more than just getting new technology. There are a few important steps to plan for when starting the process to upgrade your Cochlear™ sound processor: Stay connected with your clinic Make sure you’ve checked in with your clinic within the last 24 months, so your … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hear-now/in-the-news/cochlear-scholarship-winners-2026/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:32 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19219 “Each of our scholarship recipients has shown what’s possible when passion and perseverance come together,” Lisa Aubert, President, Cochlear North America said. “Their drive, their leadership, and the way they continue to lean into their goals is truly inspiring. We’re honored to support them and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in the … Continued]]>