When Vera realized that hearing aids were no longer enabling her to hear the world around her, she knew she had to do something. Her solution? A cochlear implant from MED-EL. With her CI, she has gotten her hearing back and everything she loves along with it, including her connection to her loved ones.
Taiane works as a nurse—thanks to the natural hearing provided by her BONEBRIDGE bone conduction implants, her ability to communicate with her patients and coworkers is not limited by her hearing loss. She lost her hearing in one ear when she was four years old. At the age of 16, she began losing hearing in her other ear and realized her hearing loss couldn’t go untreated any longer. And now nothing stands in the way of her doing what she loves.
Life for Jordan has been a symphony of resilience, connection, and creativity, all amplified by her bilateral MED-EL cochlear implants. From her early days in South Africa to her adventures in the Netherlands, these devices have helped her stay attuned to the world around her. Now, she’s sharing how they’ve shaped her journey and unlocked the sounds of life, music, and joy.
Roy lost his hearing in both ears over time. For a while, hearing aids provided enough amplification, but when they were no longer enough, he decided to get cochlear implants from MED-EL. His cochlear implants gave him his life back—and music too.
Tanja is a runner from Austria, and she’s had bilateral cochlear implants for 10 years. Thanks to directional hearing, she feels safe doing sports and can go about her day without any problems. But that wasn’t always the case. Discover everything about Tanja’s hearing journey and how she found her perfect solution.
As a cochlear implant recipient, how you feel with your device is just as important as your scores on hearing tests with your audio processor, if not more so. Studies have shown that cochlear implants not only can improve an adult’s communication skills but also have positive benefits on their quality of life, self-esteem, and self-confidence.
