27-year-old Hunter was one of the first children in the US to receive a cochlear implant. Since then, he’s tried many different MED-EL audio processors. In this article, Hunter talks about his experience with his audio processors and how they supported him on his hearing journey.
Talking on the phone is one of the most challenging listening situations: unfamiliar speakers, no visual cues, and sometimes a poor connection. But despite these challenges, studies have shown that people with hearing loss begin using the phone more after they get cochlear implants. Here are some tips for practicing your phone communication skills.
When it comes to hearing implants, there’s no doubt about it: The most important thing for your child is hearing performance. But, for a lot of kids with hearing implants, something else matters too: How their audio processor looks. Thankfully, it’s super easy to customize your child’s audio processor and fit it to their unique personality.
If you’re a hearing implant recipient, or you know someone with a hearing implant, look no further than our guide for the best gifts for a hearing implant user! We’ve got ideas for the sporty ones, for the musical at heart, the creatives, the quiet learners, and the travelers.
Here’s the second in our four-part miniseries about choosing the right Assistive Listening Device (ALD) depending on what situation you’re in. Our first post covered listening to music, and now we’ll sit down and watch TV. With so many different Assistive Listening Devices out there, how can you choose the best ALD for watching TV?
