Editor’s note: this is the second in a series of guest posts from bilateral CI recipient Adam Fitzgerald. In his previous post, he talked about the first steps of his CI journey. Family and cochlear implants: for a recipient, these two things often go hand-in-hand. One of the things that surprised me most when receiving
Editor’s note: this is the second post from Matt Jones, a MED-EL cochlear implant recipient. You can read the first part here. Then came the next step: I had the operation. I was in and out and all dopey from the anesthetic in no time. After weeks of recovery, it was time to take the next step.
Hearing loss affects individuals of all ages, and practically everybody experiences some hearing loss as they age. Of course, many people don’t want to talk about (or even think about) hearing loss, but like many things in life ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. If you think you have a hearing loss, or know
If you've ever had your hearing tested, you might recall seeing a chart filled with lines and symbols. This chart, known as an audiogram, visually represents your hearing levels and is essential for diagnosing and managing hearing loss. But what exactly is an audiogram, and how is it used? Let's dive in to find out!
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