https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/ A community to read, share and interact with Cochlear stories. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:03:33 +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-home-setup-simple-tweaks/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:26 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19498 Build a home that works with your hearing Your home should work with you, not against you. Imagine catching every word of your favorite TV show without cranking the volume, enjoying conversations in your living room without battling echoes, and never missing the doorbell or a knock on the door. With a few smart changes … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hear-now/in-the-news/cochlear-nucleus-nexa-system-named-one-of-times-best-inventions-of-2026/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:15 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19485 World’s first and only smart cochlear implant system* recognized among TIME’s most groundbreaking innovations of the year LONE TREE, Colo., Oct.20, 2026 – Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), a global leader in implantable hearing solutions, is excited to announce that the Cochlear® Nucleus® Nexa® System has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, recognizing … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hear-now/in-the-news/cochlear-newsweek-most-trustworthy-2026/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:59:04 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19476 LONE TREE, Colo., October 14, 2026 – Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, is proud to announce that it has been ranked No. 1 in the Health Care & Life Sciences industry by Newsweek in its World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 rankings. This marks the second time in three years that Cochlear has … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/cochlear-implants-inpsire-childrens-books/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:42 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19424 “Let me introduce myself. I am the very proud Nana of five grandchildren, two of whom were born profoundly deaf. Camden and Fiona are deaf but have received the gift of cochlear implants. Both received their cochlear implants at young ages and today thrive as any other child would! A classroom presentation that sparked a … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/raising-a-child-with-hearing-loss/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:12 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19417 “We adopted our son Mickey when he was 18 months old and shortly thereafter, we found out that he was profoundly deaf in both ears. It’s been quite a journey, these past 16 years. I remember trying to quickly become knowledgeable in an arena that was new and sometimes overwhelming. I immediately started reaching out … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hear-with-you/cochlear-in-your-community/back-to-school-with-a-cochlear-implant/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:51 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19405 Growing Confidence, One Step at a Time   “I like the way my white processors show up against my hair because I can show them off better.” That was the response I received from my then seven-year-old daughter, Mila, when I asked whether she preferred wearing her white or brown pair of Cochlear® Nucleus® 7 … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/services/nsa-updates/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:23 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19345 What to do after updating your Nucleus® Smart App for iOS For Android Users: Please note, the Android will update in the coming weeks, when your app updates, please see these instructions for how to setup your device: Android Guide This is a clear, step-by-step guide on how to successfully update your Nucleus® Smart App … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/early-intervention-bilateral-sensorineural-hearing-loss/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:41 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19365 “Our daughter Amelia is an extraordinary 12-year-old with a love for drawing, storytelling, crafting, music, connecting with people and inspiring others. She was born in Puerto Rico, and when she was about 7 months old, we noticed she wasn’t responding to sounds the way other babies her age did. By 10 months old, she was … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/services/2026-insurance-benefits/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:04:57 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19355 How does your insurance work? Most insurance plans include a deductible and an out‑of‑pocket maximum. As you pay for care throughout the year, you move closer to meeting those amounts. Once your deductible is met, your plan may cover up to 80% of eligible costs. After you reach your out-of-pocket maximum, covered costs are often … Continued]]> https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/bone-conduction/cochlear-osia-3-sound-processor/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:44 +0000 https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/?p=19324   Fully rechargeable: First fully rechargeable active bone conduction sound processor, with up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. †,7-9 Improved power and sound quality: Improved clarity and sound quality, enhanced by the new signal processing platform and powerful lithium-ion battery. Now with fitting range up to 65 dB HL bone … Continued]]>