by webmaster | Jun 5, 2021 | Cochlear Implant, Communication and Connection, CPR, Devices and Technology, Hearing Aids
I recently gave a 20-minute keynote about hearing loss. The reviews and responses were overwhelmingly positive.The title of the talk is “WHAT? 10 Questions Most Often asked about Hearing Loss” The talk is based on my experience as a person with hearing loss and a... by webmaster | Jan 24, 2020 | Cochlear Implant, Devices and Technology
The date for the cochlear implant activation was May 31, 2016. I asked a friend to videotape the big moment. “Everyone cries when their implant is turned on.” I wanted it documented. Assembly and Set-Up As I sat across the desk of my audiologist, I felt slightly... by webmaster | Jan 21, 2020 | Cochlear Implant
Adjusting the settings of the Cochlear Implant My audiologist said everyone does the same thing I did. While listening to the list of Cochlear Implant expectations, people tend to think “Oh, I’ll be different. That won’t happen to me!” Here are...
by webmaster | Mar 1, 2019 | Cochlear Implant, Devices and Technology, Living with Hearing Loss
The Magic Kingdom was even more so with sounds I’ve not heard before thanks to my cochlear implant. These are sounds from Disneyland and California Adventure my cochlear implants enable me to hear: The small birds singing in the Tiki Room. Enchanting!The... by webmaster | Aug 27, 2017 | Cochlear Implant, Devices and Technology, Show On Page
Here are exciting developments eleven months after activation of my cochlear implant. A New Hearing Aid Advanced Bionics (AB) and Phonak are both subsidiaries of Sonova, a company based in Switzerland that specializes in hearing and wireless communication solutions. ... by webmaster | May 17, 2017 | Cochlear Implant, Devices and Technology, Show On Page
Recently I happily reached a significant Cochlear Implant milestone. There are many ways to get the most out of your hearing-aid investment. Here’s a critical one that applies to Cochlear Implants too: Check and double-check your ears before entering...