Background noise with a cochlear implant is exhausting. After 24 years living with his CI, Aidan Toominator has finally cracked the code on handling noisy environments—restaurants, pubs, work meetings, concerts. In this video, he shares 7 cochlear implant strategies that actually work for background noise. These aren't generic "try harder" tips. These are real tactics he uses daily as a cochlear implant user. You'll learn about auditory training, wireless microphones like the Mini Mic 2 and Roger devices, transcription apps, processor settings like ForwardFocus and SCAN 2, bilateral cochlear implants, positioning strategies, and knowing when to leave. Whether you're a new cochlear implant recipient, considering CI surgery, or have been wearing your processor for years, these hearing loss tips will help you manage noisy situations with less fatigue. Link added January 14. 2026
Interesting Article about the history of Cochlear Implants posted on Advanced Bionics Website. Link added on September 25, 2025
Video by Aidan Toominator, Cochlear Implant Life. Are outdated cochlear implant myths stopping you from getting the help you need? In this video, I destroy 6 persistent misconceptions about cochlear implants using current medical facts. Whether you're considering cochlear implants yourself or know someone who might benefit, you've likely encountered confusing information from decades ago when the technology was primitive. Video added on July 8, 2025
Two Tucson patients participated in a clinical trial to receive the Acclaim, the nation’s first fully implanted cochlear implant that functions without any external equipment. The implant is currently undergoing trials nationwide at seven participating centers, including the Center for Neurosciences at Tucson Medical Center. News Article from KPHO in Phoenix added on May 23, 2025.
Cochlear Implant HELP is a helpful source wherever you are in your cochlear implant journey. Whether you are just starting to research about a cochlear implant online or are a seasoned user looking for ways to connect to your favorite piece of electronic equipment, Cochlear Implant HELP has what you need. It also has a comparison chart for the three major brands.
Chad is a Cochlear implant surgeon who also has cochlear implants. His website is a good source of information about cochlear implants. He is located in Seattle and has a live webinar the first Thursday of every month.