Cochlear Implant Basics What a Candidate for a Cochlear Implant Needs to Know

<p><em>Cochlear Implant Basics: What a Candidate for a Cochlear Implant Needs to Know</em> is designed as both a guide and a companion. For many the suggestion of a cochlear implant can be overwhelming-even frightening. Author Richard Pocker's goal is to dispel misconceptions answer common questions and provide a clear path through what can often feel like uncharted territory. Within these pages you'll find the transcripts of twenty-five podcast interviews rehabilitation exercises used after surgery and activation and a carefully curated list of resources. Together these resources form a roadmap for anyone considering or beginning the cochlear implant journey.</p><p> </p><p>Above all <em>Cochlear Implant Basics</em> is about hope and connection. A cochlear implant can restore not only speech comprehension and awareness of environmental sounds but also the joy of music the ease of a phone call and the simple yet profound gift of participation in daily life. This book's objective is to reach those sitting on the fence and encourage them to step forward-to leave the isolation of deafness behind and rediscover the fullness of living.</p>