Cochlear implants (CIs) don’t just bring sound back—they help people regain the parts of life that matter most: conversations, confidence, music, movement, work, and the everyday moments that make us feel present in the world.
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.
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.
ESPCI is a conference for professionals in the field of cochlear implantation for children. At this event, hearing professionals and cochlear implant users come together, not just to talk about technology, but to share experiences that shape the future of hearing. It’s a space where science meets real life, where ideas turn into innovations, and where every story reminds us why listening to users matters most.
In recent years, wireless earbuds like Apple’s AirPods Pro have evolved far beyond just playing music. With features like adaptive transparency, they now offer support for people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. But can AirPods replace hearing aids or hearing devices?
For 10 years, Mariia lived with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, relying only on hearing aids. At the age of 27, she finally decided to get a cochlear implant. After some speech training, Mariia’s life improved personally and professionally. In this article, she tells us all about her experience with her CI and how it supports her in her job as neuroscientist and science journalist.
