Booklet for seniors with cochlear implants.Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH SHHH Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc (Bethesda, MD, USA) ), an advocacy organization serving Americans with hearing loss, and Cochlear cochlear pertaining to or emanating from the cochlea. cochlear duct the coiled portion of the membranous labyrinth located inside the cochlea; contains endolymph. cochlear nerve see Table 14. Americas, manufacturer of the Cochlear Nucleus cochlear nucleus n. Any of the nuclei that are located on the dorsal and lateral surface of the inferior cerebellar peduncle in the floor of the lateral recess of the rhomboid fossa, receive the incoming fibers of the cochlear part of the [R] line of cochlear implants Cochlear Implants Definition A cochlear implant is a surgical treatment for hearing loss that works like an artificial human cochlea in the inner ear, helping to send sound from the ear to the brain. , have collaborated to produce an educational resource, Cochlear Implants and Seniors: When Hearing Aids Aren't Enough. This detailed, 16-page publication provides a clear, straightforward description of the cochlear implant (CO process and specifically addresses the concerns of seniors who are interested in them. SHHH is offering this educational resource free of charge to consumers and is distributing the booklet to a wide range of hearing health professionals. SHHH will offer multiple copies to medical professionals and other organizations at little or no charge. Circle 168 on Reader Service Card |
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