As a parent of a child with hearing loss, I understand the challenges that come with ensuring that your child receives the best possible education. Starting a new school can be a daunting experience for any child, but it can be especially challenging for a child with hearing loss. If your child uses hearing aids…
Cochlear implants are electronic devices that are surgically implanted into the inner ear to help people with severe hearing loss. The development of cochlear implants has been ongoing for several decades, and there have been several advancements in the technology over the years. One of the latest developments in cochlear implant technology is the use…
Nucleus 8 and Nucleus 7 compared We received the new Cochlear Nucleus 8 today! In this post I wanted to compare the “old” nucleus 7 with this new silver nucleus 8 with pictures. The Silver one on the left is the new Nucleus 8 and the sand one on the right is the older Nucleus…
When I was searching for new rechargeable batteries for my son’s Cochlear Implant (CI) a few months ago, I found out there are several options available with different battery lifetimes so I decided to research it further and write a helpful post on how long do Cochlear Implant batteries last. An average Cochlear Implant rechargeable…
How to Get Your Kids to Wear the Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implant, and BAHA As a parent or guardian, you are expected to encourage your kid to wear their hearing aids or cochlear implants. This can be done through these few ways: Common Problems Encountered When Kids Use Hearing Aids and Their Solutions It is…
Everybody knows what a hearing aid is. But “What is a Cochlear Implant?” It looks like a hearing aid but “Why is it so big?“, “How does it work?, and “Do cochlear implants work for everyone?” These are the questions I get the most when people see my son wearing one. In this article, I…