Implants for senior person wearing Phonak bi-cross audeo paradise aids

Posted by anonmike @anonmike, Aug 24, 2023

I am a 80+ male wearing bi-cross Phonak aids. Right aid is a transmitter, left receives transmissions and separately acts as an aid for the left ear. I've had this condition for 12 years+. I'm asking for any experience with cochlear implants given my circumstances? Welcome any other comments that come to you about implants or the most effective use of the Phonak system i'm currently using. Thank you.

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judysmayo | @judysmayo | Sep 10, 2023

I was tested at a cochlear implant surgery center at Penn in Phila. I only had the initial routine audiology test and was told I wouldn’t qualify for CI because of 85% WR in good ear. Also, was told I might find someone who would do surgery but because the ‘deaf’ ear hadn’t heard sound in so long it might not wake up.
Good info about the co-pay. None of the people I know with CI mentioned the cost. A consideration for some. I have a loan for my latest HA. 😔
P.S. the website is https://www.acialliance.org/ The acia.org is for pets. 🤣 Judy