Many people notice changes in their hearing at some point in life. These changes can happen gradually or suddenly, at a young age or later in adulthood. Understanding hearing loss causes can help you make sense of what is happening and what steps you can take next.
Cochlear implant users often wonder whether certain cosmetic or aesthetic procedures are safe to undergo. Whether it’s a simple beauty treatment, a minimally invasive procedure, or a larger cosmetic surgery, it’s important to understand how such treatments may interact with your implant.
Hearing loss rarely arrives overnight. For most people, it’s gradual change can be so subtle that the brain adapts, and you don’t notice until everyday listening starts feeling harder than it used to be. That’s why recognizing hearing loss symptoms early matters. The sooner you spot the signs, the sooner you can get a clear diagnosis and treatment.
Trying to choose between SONNET 3 and RONDO 3? We’ve got some advice to help you pick the right audio processor for your cochlear implant.
The holiday season is full of festive sounds like laughter at family dinners, clinking cutlery, and cheerful music. But for cochlear implant users, these moments can also bring hearing challenges. To help you make the most of the season, here are some holiday rehab tips, supported by insights directly from our CI community.
Music has always been central to Stephen’s life. Growing up in a family of musicians, he built a career performing, writing, and producing songs around the world. When sudden hearing loss took away the sound in one ear, it felt like the music had stopped. With the help of a "bionic ear"—a cochlear implant—Stephen has found new ways to listen, create, and share the music that continues to define his life.
