Learn more about our recipients and their experiences with Cochlear.*
<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-77-scaled-e1775593838613-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high">“Most people take sound for granted. We didn’t—because for our son Anthony, he was born with normal hearing. During a later medical issue, and clinical work up, we discovered an incidental finding of bilateral enlarged vestibular aqueduct, or EVA – a rare cause of progressive hearing loss requiring audiology and ear, nose and throat follow … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-loss/children/single-sided-deafness-therapy/">Continued</a>
<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Recipient-Art-picture-1-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="photo of woman with glasses standing with a sign that says “let’s make some art”; inspire us recipient artwork blog" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async">Erica became a recipient for 24 years and uses a Cochlear™ Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor Erica’s Nucleus sound processor opened up an entirely new world of hearing – one she hadn’t realized she was missing with her behind‑the‑ear hearing aid. She had to retrain her brain to recognize new sounds and speech patterns, but the … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hear-with-you/cochlear-in-your-community/inspire-us-recipient-artwork-blog/">Continued</a>
<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Erica-Osia-1-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async">“I am no stranger to hearing loss. Both my grandparents on my father’s side were deaf, my grandmother was born deaf, and my grandfather became deaf at age four as a result of the Spanish flu. My hearing journey began when I was 2 years old. I had recurrent ear infections, which led to tubes. … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/bone-conduction/bone-conduction-solutions/">Continued</a>
<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reestablish-care-blog-art-1-A-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">Steps to take before submitting an upgrade order Upgrading is more than just getting new technology. There are a few important steps to plan for when starting the process to upgrade your Cochlear™ sound processor: Stay connected with your clinic Make sure you’ve checked in with your clinic within the last 24 months, so your … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/planning-early-for-a-cochlear-sound-processor-upgrade/">Continued</a>
<img width="300" height="250" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Scholarship-Winners-2026-e1772212064352-300x250.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">“Each of our scholarship recipients has shown what’s possible when passion and perseverance come together,” Lisa Aubert, President, Cochlear North America said. “Their drive, their leadership, and the way they continue to lean into their goals is truly inspiring. We’re honored to support them and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in the … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hear-now/in-the-news/cochlear-scholarship-winners-2026/">Continued</a>
<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/zero-finance-resized-e1770845989719-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">How the 0% Payment Plan works 0% interest for up to 12 months Finance any amount from $500 to $3,500 per device Applies only to your out‑of‑pocket cost after insurance has been applied No interest, no additional fees Payments are divided into equal monthly installments, with a minimum monthly payment of $95. Your first payment … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/services/0-financing/">Continued</a>
<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/N7-Retirement-Hero_1200x628-300x300.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">What does end of service and support mean? As of January 31, 2026, recipients in the US are no longer able to: Purchase parts and accessories for Nucleus 7 Sound Processors or Repair out-of-warranty Nucleus 7 Sound Processors. Exceptions are for recipients with: A Nucleus CI22M cochlear implant or An insurance plan  I have a … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/services/nucleus-7-end-of-service/">Continued</a>
<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/how-nexa-system-works-thumbnail-300x300.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">This milestone ensures that veterans with hearing loss have access to Cochlear’s most innovative hearing technologies, designed to deliver smarter, more connected hearing experiences. The Nucleus Nexa System is the world’s first smart cochlear implant system.1,* The features include upgradeable firmware, internal memory, and with the Power Compact rechargeable battery, is the smallest and lightest … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hear-now/in-the-news/cochlear-nexa-system-available-to-us-military-veterans/">Continued</a>
<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Linda-ocean-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">“My hearing loss journey started 20 years ago after my divorce. Followed by endless doctor appointments, MRI tests, medicines and injections with no solid diagnosis or treatment that led to the ability to regaining my hearing. Year after year of added life stressors and a very demanding career, my hearing continually decreased little by little…until … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/cochlear-implant-better-hearing/">Continued</a>
<img width="300" height="300" src="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Tracy-Husband-Sunset-after-Bilat-Surgery-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy">“My name is Tracy. I have bilateral cochlear implants. I received my first cochlear implant in November 2021 and the second in September 2023. To say I am a happy recipient is an understatement. Living life with cochlear implants has truly given me my life back.  Difficulties of daily life with hearing loss My hearing loss is mysterious … <a href="https://hearandnow.cochlear.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/cochlear-implant-clarity/">Continued</a>
*The stories above are shared by our recipients nationwide and not exclusive to that of a Cochlear Hearing Center recipient.
