Some of us are happy to be ‘ears off’ and just enjoy a quick dip without our cochlear implants but if you like or need to hear what’s going on around you while you take a swim, all of our manufacturers have different waterproofing options available depending on what type of processor you have. Here…
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Did you know that where you decide to sit in a crowded or noisy room with a cochlear implant can impact on how much you can hear and understand? As part of learning to be assertive about your hearing loss, it is worth practising how to identify a good spot for you to sit so…
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We are often asked if it’s safe to have different types of medical imaging done with a cochlear implant, and the answer is yes – but there are some things you need to know first. X-Ray and CT Scans Having an X-ray or a CT scan is safe and easy to do. We do recommend…
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Did you know that there are special smoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing? A deaf smoke alarm looks just like a standard smoke alarm and makes a very similar noise so the hearing people in your house – and you when you’re wearing your ears during the day – can…
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Did you know that being assertive about your hearing loss actually helps both you and the person you’re talking to have successful communication? Even when we generally hear well with our hearing aids and or cochlear implants, we can still find ourselves in situations with lots of background noise, and lots of people talking that…
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Did you know that there are devices available that may help you hear better in different situations? Even though our cochlear implants make listening and hearing easier daily sometimes we need a wee boost to help us stay involved in our surroundings. That might be something that helps us hear better at work, at concerts…
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