Cochlear implants

[Pond digger]

Anyone had one, or know of someone who’s had one? How do recipients rate them?

Thanks

 

[del_boy]

My nephew was born deaf and he had cochlear implants last year at the age of 3. Its totally tranformed his life and its amazing how quick he got used to it and caught up with everything. I think its the sort of thing the younger the better as its easier for them to adapt to it.

 

[Exfarmer]

A friends daughter, will say no more as people on here know her.
Has been transformed!

 

[Dan555]

My mum had a cochlear implant about 8 years ago. Amazing. Lots of checks to see if you have the correct positive attitude to make it work. Has transformed her life. She was about 72 when she had it done.

 

[An Gof]

Know a farmer that has had this. Works for him.

 

[Pilgrimmick]

I believe the hearing loss needs to be profound. If normal hearing aids help then the NHS will not consider implants.
If going private, then another matter.

 

[Mdt]

I believe the hearing loss needs to be profound. If normal hearing aids help then the NHS will not consider implants.
If going private, then another matter.

The hearing aids I have are at the end of their limit, does that mean I am not eligible for it?