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.
Low-frequency hearing loss affects your ability to hear deep, bass sounds, like deep voices or the rumble of thunder. Though less common than high-frequency hearing loss, it can still impact speech understanding and overall quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore what it is, what causes it, and how it can be treated.
Hearing loss equals hearing aids, right? Not necessarily! We’re here to talk you through all the possible alternatives. Plus, find out what options might be right for you.
A microtia ear may just seem like an ear that looks different, but there’s actually a congenital condition behind it that can affect both hearing and quality of life. Sometimes microtia means having a tiny or unusually shaped ear; in other cases, it means being born with little to no external ear at all. But what exactly causes microtia, how is it diagnosed, and what treatments are available for people with no ears or underdeveloped ears?
Riccardo was born with hearing loss caused by congenital CMV—a diagnosis that brought fear and uncertainty. But his story quickly became one of hope. With the love and determination of his parents, and the support of cochlear implant technology, Riccardo learned to hear, speak, and connect with the world around him. Discover how his family turned a CMV diagnosis into a story of sound, strength, and new beginnings.
