
Tasha Ghouri is a fashion model and dancer from the UK. On her Instagram account, Tasha talks openly about being a cochlear implant user and proudly shows off her audio processor not only at photo shootings for famous fashion brands or dance videos, but also on television in the dating show “Love Island”. In this blog article, Tasha shares with us how she found her passion for dancing and modeling, who helped her on the way, and what role her CI plays in her hearing journey.
When considering a cochlear implant, people often ask whether they should wait for future technology before getting implanted. But the short answer is: no. While it is important to make an informed choice and feel comfortable with your decision to get a cochlear implant, research shows that earlier is better. Here are three reasons hearing health professionals agree “earlier is better” when it comes to cochlear implants.
Mirco is among the first people in the world to receive a BONEBRIDGE hearing implant system. He received the two bone conduction implants in 2012 and 2013 whilst studying. At this point, it was clear that conventional hearing aids wouldn’t provide a sufficient solution for his hearing loss.
Have you discovered the “Ask Our Experts” videos yet? In the first three episodes of our new video series, MED-EL’s in-house audiology expert Jen Robinson focuses on the importance of being able to hear with both ears – no matter the type of hearing loss. She answers questions about bimodal and bilateral hearing and describes