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Cochlear Implants: How well do they work at an older age?

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Aug 7, 2022 | Replies (143)
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@arieswoman

I had my CI turned on this morning. I am hearing sounds I had forgotten about. Silverware clanking when being put away. A chair being moved. Many sounds I just didn’t hear. Now comes the work. I got all this equipment and am just getting started. They got my app set up also. I was told to read aloud to myself. I have never like to read aloud. I realize it will take time and work on my part. More later….stay tuned!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 30, 2022

Congratulations, Arieswoman.
What about reading plays and acting the parts? Would that make reading aloud more fun? Or singing as you unload the dishwasher?

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Julie Chitwood | @billchitwood | Mar 31, 2022

I used my computer for ebooks - would read as well as have the audio on (Amazon has a ton of free ebooks). My problem was I'm a very fast reader and slowing down for the audio drives me nuts. Also husband has the TV on from the time he gets up until bedtime - which also helps. Any kind of noise is good. I had to track down a few, like the ice maker plopping ice - I thought the house was coming down. I also discovered our kitty, Lady Gray, actually made noise when she meowed.

Sometimes I think I'm not getting very far and then realize I'm now taking for granted hearing sounds I couldn't hear before. Like TV movies, which I had given up on. And music.

I use my computer and Iphone a lot for practice. And my family lol.

It will be an amazing journey for you. And it is fun to share.

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