Captivating string quartets, moving piano solos, and a soulful vocal performance. On paper, it might sound like a normal night at the Haus Der Musik, Innsbruck’s concert hall. But last November’s Goosebumps Guaranteed charity concert was extra special. Why? Because among the musicians were several cochlear implant users. Italy’s Davide Santacolomba wowed the audience with
For some people, being able to hear is a relatively quick process. But for others, it can take a lifetime. 60-year-old Enid Chapman has been severely deaf her whole life. After struggling with hearing aids as a child, she received her first cochlear implant in 2000 but found she still couldn’t understand speech in that
With cochlear implants, it isn’t a case of “one size fits all”—your implant should fit your individual cochlea. This is known as an individualized cochlear implant, and is the ideal way to make the most of your hearing. But for someone with an ossified cochlea, having a cochlear implant that is specially made for their
Being told your child has hearing loss is an emotional experience. There is so much new information to take in, and so many decision to make, that it can be an overwhelming time. Choosing a cochlear implant brand is just one of the decisions you may have to make during this period. But it’s an
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