Tips & Tricks

Getting a cochlear implant is an important step on your hearing journey. Yet learning to make the most of your new hearing takes time. And rehabilitation doesn’t only happen during appointments or dedicated listening exercises—every conversation, phone call, commute, and favorite song can give your brain another opportunity to practice listening with your CI.

Whether you're considering a hearing implant, preparing for surgery, or are already using your device, the questions you have will change over time. MED-EL offers three distinct ways to find what you need: Build private, locally relevant connections in the Hearpeers Community; learn from public discussions about hearing implants and MED-EL products in the Hearpeers Forum; and easily access MED-EL resources to improve your hearing experience at your own pace.

While the journey to cochlear implantation is unique for everyone, it often comes with many questions, a sense of anticipation, and some uncertainty about what lies ahead.

For anyone using a hearing implant, one thing is always the first priority: great hearing performance. But your audio processor is also something you wear every day, so making it feel like you is important too.

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.

Want to make a splash with your cochlear implant? In this article, we cover everything you need to know, from waterproof accessories to IP ratings. Let’s dive in.