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Hearing Loss | Last Active: Aug 25 8:04am | Replies (64)

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@tlehman

Thanks, John, for that info and those links. My daughter had suggested to me the idea of expectations and whether they are realistic. I’m working through that. Your suggestion of a list of accommodation is excellent too. Beyond what I’ve been doing for a long time to accommodate my dependence on hearing aids, what do you see as accommodations I’d need to make for a CI?

One of the great benefits of a good forum like this is not only getting some answers and resources, but getting help asking the right questions. Thanks for your help with both.

Tom

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Tom

Since I am also considering a CI I can't tell you from personal experience. The CI help site may be a very good resource for this question. I have only recently discovered it.

Among things I am aware of are an involved training period to learn what the new sounds mean, mri cautions (model specific), sleep accommodations on the CI side, Sports considerations (hats, impact, etc).

Ask people in the forums. Good luck.
John