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Jacques Herzog, M.D.

Cochlear Medical Advisor

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eeling frustrated and sometimes

even exhausted from listening?

Whether it happens suddenly or

gradually, hearing loss can affect

you physically and emotionally.

Cochlear implants work differently than hearing

aids. Rather than amplifying sound, they use

state-of-the-art electronic components and

software to provide access to the sounds you’ve

been missing.

Q How do implants differ from

hearing aids?

Hearing aids help many people by making the

sounds they hear louder. Unfortunately as

hearing loss progresses, sounds need not only to

be made louder, but clearer. Cochlear implants

can help give you that clarity, especially in noisy

environments.^1 Hearing aids are typically worn

before a cochlear implant solution is considered.

Q Are cochlear implants covered

by Medicare?

Yes, Medicare and most private insurance plans

routinely cover cochlear implants.*

Q What does a cochlear implant

system look like?

There are two primary components of the

Cochlear™ Nucleus® System – the implant that

is surgically placed underneath the skin and the

external sound processor. Cochlear offers two

wearing options for the sound processor. The

Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor is worn behind the

ear similar to a hearing aid. The Kanso® Sound

Processor, is a discreet, off-the-ear hearing

solution that’s easy to use. The Cochlear Nucleus

System advanced technology is designed to help

you hear and understand conversations better.

Dr. Jacques Herzog, a cochlear implant surgeon and medical advisor to Cochlear, the world leader in

cochlear implants, answers questions about cochlear implants and how they are different from hearing aids.

With hearing loss, you’re missing so much

more than just your hearing. Don’t let hearing

loss prevent you from living your life fully.

Cochlear Implants –

Life Beyond Hearing Aids

Do you strain to hear each day, even with

powerful hearing aids?

Find a Hearing Implant Specialist Call 800-610-4901

or Visit Cochlear.com/US/Rdigest