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In last week’s post we talked about how your hearing history may affect how you get on with your hearing implant. Here in part 2, we will share four key factors that can help you to get the most out of your hearing device.   1: Setting appropriate expectations. It’s important to take into account

Have you ever heard someone saying something like “there was a breakdown in communication”? Communication involves the successful exchange of information between two or more individuals. A communication breakdown can lead to frustration, despite often simply being a result of different communication and listening styles. If you are a hearing implant recipient, experiencing communication breakdowns

Are you thinking of going bilateral? Find out about Ruth’s experience, an adult bilateral CI user from the United Kingdom. Ruth completed a Master’s degree at university and works as a university librarian. In her last post, Ruth shared how her CIs helped her to achieve her musical goals of singing and playing the clarinet.

Discover the best cochlear implant rehabilitation resources shared by Yelena, aka Cara Mia, an active HearPeers forum member since 2015. Enhance your hearing journey!

If you have been hearing and speaking for most of your life, you may wonder why you need rehabilitation after getting your cochlear implant. Even if you already have effective communication skills, you still need to learn to hear with your device! A cochlear implant stimulates your hearing nerve through electrical pulses. Your brain is stimulated