COCHLEAR IMPLANT AWARENESS, EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR ADULTS

Common Questions about Cochlear Implants

There are often a myriad of questions facing you when you are considering a cochlear implant, waiting to have one or even after you have had one. You may want to hear from others who have had an implant or from the health professionals who support you on this journey.

Below is a library of videos where we answer some of those questions for you. We would also like to hear from you with suggestions of questions you would like answered.

You can email the team here at: hello@pindrop.org.nz

Thanks for checking out our videos and we hope they help answer some of your questions.


Lance Cairns:

Why the long wait for a cochlear implant given their life changing benefits?

Lance cairns:

Is a cochlear implant cost effective?

Lance cairns:

What is the impact of severe hearing loss?

Caroline, Audiologist:

What is the impact of severe hearing loss?

Caroline, Audiologist:

What is the ideal wait time for a Cochlear Implant?

Caroline, Audiologist:

What are the benefits of cochlear implants?

Rebecca, ENT Surgeon:

Does a cochlear implant work and is it worth it?

REBECCA, ENT SURGEON:

Why don’t people learn to sign?

SUZANNE, RESEARCHER:

What’s it like to live in a hearing world when you’re losing your hearing?

Nikki Moloney:

How has hearing loss impacted your life?

Nikki moloney:

What can you do now that you could not do before you had a cochlear implant?

Josie CALCOTT:

How has hearing loss impacted your life?

Josie CALCOTT:

What can you do now that you could not do before you had a cochlear implant?

Lyn:

How has hearing loss impacted your life

Roanna, Audiologist:

What life is like as a bi-lateral cochlear implant user?

Bill baber, ENT Surgeon

How does an implant change people lives?

Andy:

What would you like to say to those who treat you differently because you can’t hear,?

CAMERON:

What would you like to say to those who treat you differently because you can’t hear?