School plays an important role in the life of your child. And it is important to provide them with all the support they need to flourish in this environment. Here are some tips to support your child with a cochlear implant as they navigate the exciting world of school.
33-year-old CI user and teacher Muhammet from Istanbul, Turkey tells us how his RONDO 3 audio processor allows him to work as a history teacher, how his long-term experience with RONDO 3 has been, and how his cochlear implant has changed his life for the better.
After a long day, you may like to take off your audio processors, either to sleep more comfortably or so you can charge the batteries. Or maybe you just want to give your ears a break. To ensure you don’t miss out on any important sounds in the meantime, there are some helpful tools you can use.
Going to sleep can sometimes be difficult for children with a cochlear implant. For many children, taking off their audio processor—“turning off” hearing—can be an uncomfortable time. And this is especially true for children whose minds are still growing—they’re only just starting to understand that their audio processors connect them to the world of sound around them and will be there for them in the morning.
In his last article, CI user and musician Chris from Germany shared about his hearing loss, implantation, and activation. In this article, we will learn more about hearing rehabilitation with his cochlear implant, how his life changed, and why he doesn’t regret his decision to get bilateral cochlear implants.
Are you an older adult with hearing loss? Getting a cochlear implant may help you access sound—and enjoy a better quality of life.
At MED-EL, we’re passionate about helping people with hearing loss. It has been this way since 1977 when Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair pioneered the modern cochlear implant. Since then, we’ve grown into the leading hearing implant company, active in over 130 countries around the world and with solutions for every type of hearing loss.