Swimsuit? Check. Notebook? Check. Mouse ears? Check. There are only a few days left to registration for Cochlear Celebration 2017, so don’t miss out on this adventure of a lifetime. Taking place February 16-19 in Orlando, Florida, Celebration is the premier Cochlear Family event. It’s filled with fun activities designed to bring family members from … Continued
Helio was born with microtia atresia resulting in conductive hearing loss, but despite this diagnosis, Helio is becoming a very independent and responsible young person. The Baha has been life-changing for Helio and his family and has allowed him to live life to the fullest. Helio has been go-karting since he was six years old, … Continued
Our friends in Sweden who manufacture the Baha® Systems, let me know the other week that Smart App downloads are very strong and have remained that way consistently month over month since we introduced the Baha 5 System. It is awesome that so many of you are enjoying this robust app! But there are still … Continued
All Cochlear recipients are a part of a family. A family connected by a common experience that is anything but common: an experience that is shared by over 400,000 extraordinary people who have received a Cochlear Implant. There are real advantages of being part of The Cochlear Family. It’s the quickest way to learn … Continued
My story begins as I was somewhat hard of hearing since childhood, and two of my brothers and cousins wear hearing aids. I served in the U.S. Army in the fifties, which is a whole other story in itself!! Tinnitus and Meniere’s disease introduced me to a hearing aid and finally a Cochlear® Nucleus® Freedom® Cochlear … Continued
Everyone has a very distinct and unique personality, so why not take a chance to let that be represented? Not just through your words or actions, but through your processor. With Skin-it processor covers available, the sky is the limit. You can bling out your processor, share your holiday spirit, or even support your favorite … Continued
This last video in the Troubleshooting with Roger Cochlear Wireless accessories series addresses the TV Streamer. Sound Quality Issues First, Roger addresses the 3 main causes of sound quality issues for the TV Streamer: Blocked Signal Interference Mixing Ratio TV Volume Control with the TV Streamer Roger explains the two ways you can control the … Continued
This second post in the video series will cover Roger’s troubleshooting videos addressing tips for the Phone Clip. Phone Clip Disconnection Roger explains why the Phone Clip will disconnect from the phone in the middle of a call and how to prevent it from happening. Unwanted Sounds When Using the Phone Clip Roger explains how phone … Continued
This week on The Wire we will be sharing a series of videos with troubleshooting tips for using Cochlear Wireless accessories! First up are the videos regarding the Mini Mic. Mini Mic Sound Quality You should watch this video if you want to learn more about the causes of low quality Mini Mic sound and … Continued
The hottest part of the summer is coming around again, and you know what that means! It’s amusement park and Roller Coaster time! I’ve put together a few considerations for keeping your hearing in tip top shape while you’re flipping around. Keep your sound processor in a safe place on roller coasters. Sure it’s funny to hear … Continued
Replacing coil cables can get expensive if you are out of warranty, and bothersome even if you are in. With proper care, replacing coil cables is something you should only need to do occasionally. Unless you’re replacing them, you really should only need to remove them if you are fitting a microphone protector. But clearly, life happens. … Continued
Darlene Fragale was one of the first to receive a multichannel cochlear implant over 25 years ago. She visited the Cochlear Americas office in Denver, Colorado at the end of 2014 to celebrate her 25th anniversary with her Cochlear™ Implant. Darlene has spent her career counseling others and helping them learn about cochlear implants and hearing loss. She also … Continued
The Baha 5 System’s award winning design is definitely a step up from the previous generations of sound processors in terms of discretion. The sound processors’ colors more closely reflect real hair colors. Below, we have some lovely Baha System users demonstrating all the different sound processor colors for your enjoyment: Destiny with the black, … Continued
College can be expensive and everyone is looking for scholarships to help lighten the load. A quick google search will provide you with a vast array of scholarships for everything from having a financial need to speaking fluent Klingon. This can be both a blessing and a curse, given that it provides a wide base of scholarships … Continued
One of the great things about a direct-to-device connection between your Baha 5 Sound Processor and iPhone is that you can discreetly control it, without anyone noticing. You’ll just blend in with everyone else who use their iPhones, in the grocery store, waiting for the bus, waiting for someone in a restaurant… The Baha 5 Smart … Continued
In honor of Cochlear’s volunteer week, the engagements managers put together several highlights of just a few of their awesome volunteers- Enjoy! Dave and Linda Heffner Dave Heffner has become the Columbia, SC Cochlear home town Hear-O. Not only do Dave and his wonderful wife, Linda, organize, manage registration and lead the monthly Chapter meetings, but he … Continued
Melanie is the mom of a young girl with cochlear implants, she said she would spend hours looking for answers to help her daughter.
By Neha Banerjea My name is Neha Samantha Banerjea. I was born deaf in both my ears on November 2, 1999 in Oakville Ontario, Canada. My parents tell me that it was a life changing moment for them. I can understand why it was “life changing” as I can’t imagine not always being able to listen … Continued
“Fearless” Hometown: Louisville, KY University: University of Louisville Major(s): Biology: Pre-Med Track Minor(s): Chemistry Hobbies: Snowboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding, karate, playing guitar, listening to music, playing video games, stimulating my brain, and making new friends
“Determined” Hometown: Tallahasee, FL University: Elon University Major(s): Engineering Physics Minor(s): Applied Math Hobbies: Hiking, watching Netflix, reading, traveling, hanging out with friends
“Compassionate” Hometown: Massapequa, NY University: University of Notre Dame Major(s): Theology Minor(s): Catholic Social Tradition Hobbies: Pro-life activism, volunteering in the community, serving at church, reading, photography, speaking to others about deafness and cochlear implants