Monthly Archives: May 2015
An Overview of Cochlear Implants
If youre hoping that a cochlear implant will restore hearing, youre in for a disappointment. Although an implant can create a simulacrum of hearing by providing a representation of sounds and can make it possible for a hearing impaired person to understand speech, it is far and away not the same as restoring hearing. So how does it work?
The Emotional Impact of Hearing Loss
No-one who has not experienced the devastating effects of hearing loss can understand them fully. If your hearing has become severely impaired, psychological and emotional impacts are a natural consequence of your situation. Do not be ashamed to discuss this with a doctor or counselor, and make use of the support of family and friends.