HearLIFE Village

19/08/2025

***** COMPETITION CLOSED*****

Our Summer Design Cover competition 2025 is now closed. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who entered for sharing all your lovely photos.

The lucky winners will be informed via private message.
Congratulations! 🥳

18/08/2025

Holiday homework: what’s on your summer listening list?

15/08/2025

"I sleep peacefully without hearing any sounds, but when I wake up in the morning and turn my processors back on, it’s like the world comes alive again."

Can you relate to Irem, bilateral CI user from Turkey?

To learn more about her daily life with cochlear implants, check out our blog: https://blog.medel.com/userstories/life-with-bionic-ears-irems-story/.

14/08/2025

My cochlear implant is important to me because ________________

12/08/2025

Where are our Mellie fans? 🐘❤️ This World Elephant Day, we’re beyond excited to announce our limited-edition Mellie design covers!

To enter the contest, share a photo of yourself with your audio processor and let us know why you deserve to win a Mellie cover in the comments below.

We have 10 pairs of design covers to give away. The design covers are compatible with RONDO 2, RONDO 3, SAMBA, SAMBA 2, and all SONNET series audio processors.
The competition closes on August 19.

Good luck! 🍀

Full terms and conditions here: https://blog.medel.com/terms-and-conditions/

08/08/2025

The look on Sofia's face says it all: the sounds she suddenly lost a few months ago are finally back!

Can you relate to her reaction to her new SONNET 3 being switched on?

06/08/2025

Cochlear implant technology is advancing fast! With robotic assistance, we can better protect the delicate structures of the inner ear.

Already had your CI surgery? Your audiologist can now use our OTOPLAN software to create a fitting based on your unique anatomy to bring you closest to natural hearing.

Questions? 👇

https://blog.medel.com/technology/cochlear-implant-surgery/

04/08/2025

Adult cochlear implant users: Are you ready to train smarter and hear better?

Turn your rehab sessions into fun activities at home, from bingo to listening challenges. Download your kit today! (https://blog.medel.com/tips-tricks/tips-tricks-for-adults/how-to-use-our-adult-rehabilitation-kits-at-home/)

Looking for adult CI rehab activities you can do at home? The Adult Rehab Kits are a great resource for your listening practice.

27/03/2025

Caiti's processor was activated less than a year ago and she already loves showing off her new flashy SONNET 2 while doing CrossFit!

What sports do you do while wearing your hearing device? 🦻

26/03/2025

Empower your hearing journey through the pages of a good book! For cochlear implant recipients, reading supports language development, enriches vocabulary, and strengthens auditory comprehension.

As you visually process each word, your brain receives valuable context clues that reinforce the sounds and speech patterns you hear. Think of it like giving your auditory skills a gentle workout, helping you gain confidence and clarity in everyday listening.

Grab a favorite title and start turning those pages—you’ll be amazed at the difference it can make!

19/03/2025

CI and MRI?

If you have a MED-EL cochlear implant, there's nothing to worry about, as CI user Helen knows firsthand.

Have you had an MRI?

12/03/2025

Yes, its official name might be "RONDO 3 audio processor," but what do you actually call your hearing device? 🦻 👇