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“I Didn’t Know I Was Deaf Until I Discovered Better Hearing:” Shanna’s progressive hearing loss story

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“I Didn’t Know I Was Deaf Until I Discovered Better Hearing:” Shanna’s progressive hearing loss story

“I Didn’t Know I Was Deaf Until I Discovered Better Hearing:” Shanna’s progressive hearing loss story

“I received a diagnosis of progressive bilateral hearing l...
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From stage to sound: how Gene resumed his life and career in theatre after receiving a cochlear implant

From stage to sound: how Gene resumed his life and career in theatre after receiving a cochlear implant

“I became a stage manager after ten years of performing in...
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From struggling with hearing loss to hearing birds sing and her children playing! Erika received Cochlear bone conduction solutions, and her hearing has improved for the better

From struggling with hearing loss to hearing birds sing and her children playing! Erika received Cochlear bone conduction solutions, and her hearing has improved for the better

“I am no stranger to hearing loss. Both my grandparents on my father’s side ...
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Why early planning matters for a Cochlear sound processor upgrade

Steps to take before submitting an upgrade order Upgrading is more than jus...
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Make your sound processor upgrade more affordable with 0% financing

Make your sound processor upgrade more affordable with 0% financing

How the 0% Payment Plan works 0% interest for up to 1...
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Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor end of service and support

Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor end of service and support

What does end of service and support mean? As of January 31...
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An Emmy win and health considerations pushed Linda toward choosing better hearing with a cochlear implant

An Emmy win and health considerations pushed Linda toward choosing better hearing with a cochlear implant

“My hearing loss journey started 20 years ago after my div...
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Tracy found clarity that was missing with her hearing aids through a cochlear implant

Tracy found clarity that was missing with her hearing aids through a cochlear implant

“My name is Tracy. I have bilateral cochlear implants. I received my...
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Julie's piano in the middle of her living room.

Finding my way back to music after losing my hearing

“Hello, I’m Julie! I’m 73 years old, a retired languag...
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Have your Cochlear Nucleus sound processor upgrade shipped Ready-to-Wear so that you can wear it right away

Getting a sound processor upgrade can be an exciting and anticipated occasio...
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Stay connected and supported with these cochlear implant listening apps

Stay connected and supported with these cochlear implant listening apps

Apps to help you improve your listening   If yo...
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Girl smiling in school with classmates showing her white Nucleus sound processor.

4 must-know tips to navigate the teen years with hearing loss

Looking for strategies to help your child live confident...
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Must-know tips to care for your cochlear implant sound processor

Must-know tips to care for your cochlear implant sound processor

Wearing your device for prolonged periods every day exposes ...
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Read below for your essential travel checklist for your cochlear implant

Read below for your essential travel checklist for your cochlear implant

What to know before you go Note important phone numbers...
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How bilateral Kanso Sound Processors helped young Piper hear and thrive

“Piper failed her newborn hearing test in the hospital and then failed again a...
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How to make the most of phone calls, music and more with wireless streaming from your cochlear implant

How to make the most of phone calls, music and more with wireless streaming from your cochlear implant

Being able to stream audio from a smartphone or other device is often referred t...
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How to support your loved one at a hearing appointment—and beyond

How to support your loved one at a hearing appointment—and beyond

Experiencing hearing loss and navigating solutions is often ...
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FAQs for being active with your cochlear implant

FAQs for being active with your cochlear implant

Being active is important for your health, your mind and it...
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Tips to handle returning to work after a cochlear implant

Tips to handle returning to work after a cochlear implant

No matter what your occupation, returning to work after gett...
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Hadley is drinking her coffee in her home office showing her Baha 6 Max sound processor.

Running safely with the Baha sound processor

In 2015, Hadley, a busy mom of two and passionate runner, fa...
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These tips could help you talk to others about your new Cochlear sound processor

These tips could help you talk to others about your new Cochlear sound processor

Finding the right words to explain your hearing journey and ...

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