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Have you thought about a cochlear implant? By Dr. Kelly Workman, Au.D Cardinal Hearing Centers

It is your nephew’s 13th birthday party tonight. The whole family and all their friends are going to be there. A year ago, you would have dreaded this event because you could not hear.  It would be the same old thing—catch a snippet of conversation here or a raucous snort of laughter from your Uncle Joe over there, but never quite being able to catch the whole conversation. Defeated and frustrated, you retreat to the remote chair in the corner waiting for the agony of this event to end.

However, you became a cochlear implant recipient and are now utilizing the bimodal solution—a cochlear implant on one side, and a hearing aid on the other side. Now, you find that you are able to immerse yourself in all of life’s moments, from joining meetings at work, to a quiet movie night with your spouse, and yes, attending a 13-year old’s birthday party. It is in these moments, in sharing laughter or catching the punchline of the joke, that we relish life’s beauty. And to think, it all started by a simple question at your audiologist’s appointment: “Have you thought about a cochlear implant?”


 

Written by:
Rich
Published on:
February 12, 2020
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Categories: Balance, Blog Categories Go Here, Community Outreach, Educational, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Miscellaneous, New Technology, Patient care, Philosophy, Phone Numbers, Slider, TestimonialsTags: Audiologist, audiology, Cleveland area cochlear implant, Cochlear Implant, dr.richard reikowski, ear doctor, family hearing and balance center.cardinal hearing centers, Hearing Aids, hearing doctor, hearing loss, Hearing Testing, mapping for cochlear implant, Ohio Academy of Audiology

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  1. Richard Reikowski

    February 17, 2020 at 11:11 am

    Excellent work in sharing about the cochlear implants Kelly!
    You bring us such great discussion points!

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  2. Marie

    February 18, 2020 at 9:04 am

    Definitely a game changer for patients.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      February 26, 2020 at 8:40 am

      Yes, cochlear implants are definitely a big help to many!

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  3. Gail

    February 18, 2020 at 9:35 am

    Great article Kelly!!

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    • Richard Reikowski

      February 26, 2020 at 8:41 am

      I agree Gail. Kelly shared some great words on cochlear implants!

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  4. Lisa

    February 19, 2020 at 7:04 am

    Love this! ????

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    • Richard Reikowski

      February 26, 2020 at 8:41 am

      Agree Lisa!

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  5. Tiffany

    March 18, 2020 at 10:52 am

    Take charge of your life and consider all of the positive impacts a cochlear implant could have on you!

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    • Richard Reikowski

      March 18, 2020 at 11:12 am

      Well said. There’s so many good outcomes for those to consider a cochlear implant!

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