From handling heavy machinery at work to riding through traffic on a bicycle, life can be full of hidden dangers. And if you’ve taken off your audio processors to give your ears a break, you may miss out on important sounds. But there are gadgets and tools to help keep you—and your audio processors—safe.

In his last article, CI user and musician Chris from Germany shared about his hearing loss, implantation, and activation. In this article, we will learn more about hearing rehabilitation with his cochlear implant, how his life changed, and why he doesn’t regret his decision to get bilateral cochlear implants.

Are you an older adult with hearing loss? Getting a cochlear implant may help you access sound—and enjoy a better quality of life.

After many years as a hearing aid user, Chris decided to get a cochlear implant. In this article, he speaks openly about growing up with hearing loss, why he decided to get two MED-EL cochlear implants, and how activation went.

Professional oboist and CI user Russell from the UK lost his hearing due to a rare disease affecting the inner ear. In this article, Russell tells us all about his decision to get a cochlear implant, how his RONDO 3 helps him in daily life, and how he manages to make music despite hearing loss.

Imagine waking up one day to find that the world around you has lost some of its melodic charm. This is what cochlear implant user Larissa from Austria experienced. In this article, she takes us through her inspiring hearing journey and how her cochlear implant and RONDO 3 audio processor helped her regain the joys of sound and overcome hearing loss.