When hearing aids aren't enough
Do you wear hearing aids but still struggle to hear? A hearing implant may be the answer.
What you'll find on this page
- How to recognise the signs that hearing aids are not enough.
- How to take the next steps to better hearing.
Losing your hearing may seem like a part of
That's why if you think you have hearing loss, it's important you take action as soon as possible. Ignoring the signs can affect more than just your ability to hear.
"A couple of students came up and told me they'd asked me questions and that I ignored them. I don't ignore people, so I sat down with the students and spoke to them and found out that I was pretty deaf."
- John R. Cochlear™ implant recipient, Australia
Signs that hearing aids may not be providing enough benefit for you
With your hearing aids, do you:
Have difficulty hearing conversations, especially with background noise?
Ask people to repeat themselves?
Misunderstand what people say?
Have trouble hearing on the telephone?
Turn up the TV volume louder than others in the room prefer?
Feel people often mumble when they talk?
Struggle to hear sounds of nature, such as birds chirping or rain falling?
Find yourself agreeing, smiling or nodding during conversations when you're not sure what's been said?
Withdraw from conversations because it's too difficult to hear?
Read lips to understand what people are saying?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, a hearing device, like a cochlear implant or bone conduction implant, may be the answer.
Events near you
Attending an event is a great way to connect you with the right people to help answer your questions.
Find a hearing health professional near you
There are no clinics close to you.
You can search for clinics in a different location, or contact Cochlear to understand what the next steps for you would be.
