Thank you for the encouragement. It is also interesting how many people, while Robin and I are out and about, have questions about a cochlear implant. Either they haven't heard of it (like me) or don't know a lot about it and/or presume you have to be totally deaf to either qualify or benefit from it. They also immediately take us up on it when offered to view the processor and are also surprised that my hair covers it so well. Robin is always busy letting people know when I need an optimum table, etc., and why and everyone is always helpful.

It used to be that people used to hide hearing aids or not wear them due to a perceived stigma but now that so many people go around with earbuds it is almost like nobody pays attention to them anymore. Sort of like glasses. When I was a kid other kids got teased (four eyes, etc.). Now they are fashion statements. We've come a long way baby!

I think hearing loss is turning into something that is addressed much earlier, to everyone's benefit, and no longer just considered 'part of getting old'. And one of these days the government is going to figure out (like going to a gym) taking care of hearing is a smart thing.