‘Beam me in Scotty!’ It’s the assistive listening device that uses multi-beam. How effective is it? Read our comprehensive review to find out…
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A Journey to Happiness
The emotional story of a Cochlear Implant recipient who talks about their Journey to Happiness. ‘When I was two years old, I had Cochlear Implant surgery on my right ear. At the time, I was the youngest Cochlear Implant recipient in Western Australia…’
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs) Scans and Cochlear Implants
The subject of MRI scans and Cochlear Implants is a constant source of discussion on Social Media. In this article, we take a simplified look at this important subject and provide useful recommendations.
The Cochlear Implant Musician
At some point during sophomore year, I decided I wanted to major in music in college. It was a simple decision. I wanted to hear better, and this was something that would help train my ears to the highest level. However, the hearing aid that I had in my right ear was not trustworthy in a musical environment.
My rescue from isolation
I lost almost all of my hearing over 15 years, from age 55 to 70. My hearing loss turned my life around — and not in a good way…
Cochlear Implant Cost
Cochlear implants are costly because it's highly specialised surgery undertaken. But, what questions should you ask when investigating prices? And what is the cost per country?
Roger Pen review
The Phonak Roger Pen has been on the market for a while now. How effective is it as an assistive listening device for Cochlear Implant users? Read our comprehensive review to find out…
Cochlear Implant Surgery
You are experiencing hearing loss and struggle to communicate in your daily life. You understand what a Cochlear Implant is and have met the candidacy criteria. You are at the stage now whereas you want to understand more about Cochlear Implant Surgery.
Pros and Cons of a Cochlear Implant. (The Only Way is Up!)
You are experiencing hearing loss. You are struggling to communicate in your daily life and want to know the Pros and Cons of a Cochlear Implant. Here is a comprehensive list below. I have tried to include examples based on personal experience.
My top 12 tips on listening to music with a Cochlear Implant
I was aware when I had my Cochlear Implant that speech is a much simpler signal to process compared with music. But, I was determined to work on listening to music again...
Cochlear Implant Music: The top 36 songs to listen to with your Cochlear Implant
Cochlear Implant Music: Cochlear Implant users tell us their favourite song with a Cochlear Implant. Their stories are both inspiring and emotive…
Travelling with a Cochlear Implant: Top 15 essentials
In February 2017, I travelled to South East Asia for 8 months. Following this wonderful experience, I devised the ‘Travelling with a Cochlear Implant. Top 15 essentials.’ list.
Candidacy for Cochlear Implant
You are experiencing hearing loss. You want to know whether you are a candidate for a Cochlear Implant. There are three companies who produce Cochlear Implants. They are Cochlear, MED-EL and Advanced Bionics. Each has their own candidacy information. We take a look at this information in more detail.
What is a Cochlear Implant?
Answering the question: ‘What is a Cochlear Implant?’ This overview includes simple factual and video information.
The Cochlear Implant Animator
A fascinating interview with Animator and Director, Eric Giessmann, who talks about his path to success, losing his hearing and what inspired him to create the ‘Ciborg/Cochlear Implant animation.’
Wired for Sound. Gary Wilkins.
Meet Gary Wilkins, the Sound Recording Technician who has worked on numerous Hollywood blockbusters and television shows as he talks about his career and the importance of sound and communication, his fascination with cochlear implants and his decision to retire following the onset of tinnitus.
Sound Is 50% of the Movie, but Hollywood is Often Tone-Deaf
People in the movie industry vaguely understand the job of an editor, cinematographer or production designer. But even sophisticated showbiz veterans are flummoxed by the work of sound people.
Top 15 Cochlear Implant essentials for the long distance backpacker
In February 2017, I travelled to South East Asia for 8 months. Following this wonderful experience, I devised the ‘Travelling with a Cochlear Implant. Top 15 essentials.’ list.
Your favourite song when listening to music with a Cochlear Implant...
Tell us your favourite song when listening to music with a Cochlear Implant and why you have chosen this song. If you're lucky, your submission may be published into the 'The top 25 songs to listen to with your Cochlear Implant' blog post. Complete the form today and share your song with the world ...