Friends and Family

Friends and Family

CI Basics

It is important to keep in mind that a cochlear implant creates a representation of sound. This representation is not like the sound you hear or the sound a person with a hearing aid hears. Your friend or family member with a cochlear implant may still have trouble hearing certain words, phrases, or noises.

Click here to hear a simulation of sound heard by an individual with a cochlear implant. Please note that the actual demonstration of the sound simulation is from 3:16-4:02 in the video link.

Your friend or family member with a cochlear implant may need your support and accommodations as they learn to use their cochlear implant. Learning to hear with a cochlear implant takes time and practice.

To better understand how a cochlear implant works, watch the video below and visit the CI basics section of the website.

A cochlear implant is a complex device that requires regular maintenance. Your friend or family member with a cochlear implant may need your support with maintaining their cochlear implant. Visit the CI maintenance section to learn more.

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