Phonak CROS Archives | Hearing Like Me

June 28, 2023

Published by Zico Fernandes at June 28, 2023

Sound localization – the biggest challenge for people with unilateral hearing loss

Imagine a world where sound perception is a constant challenge. This is the reality for individuals living with unilateral hearing loss (UHL). UHL is a condition that affects only one […]

August 22, 2022

Published by Rachael Ding at August 22, 2022

Five things I love about my Phonak CROS as a student

Fve things I love about my Phonak CROS as a busy teenager navigating school, clubs, sports, and more!

July 25, 2022

Published by Zico Fernandes at July 25, 2022

Treating my single-sided hearing loss as an adult

After living with unilateral hearing loss for 38 years, I was introduced to Phonak CROS hearing aids. I never imagined it would be possible to use technology to help my […]

December 17, 2021

Published by Ashley Derrington at December 17, 2021

‘It’s my superpower’: Meet deaf college student Morgan Follett

Morgan Follett, deaf college student and Phonak hEARo, has bilateral sensorineural and conductive profound hearing loss and loves sharing her experience with hearing loss. The 23-year-old currently attends Northern Arizona University […]

October 4, 2021

Published by Angie Aspinall at October 4, 2021

What is HearingLossHour?

Phonak hEARo Angie Aspinall founded the monthly Twitter chat HearingLossHour in 2015 to try and help combat the social isolation often felt by people with hearing loss. It has since […]

January 18, 2019

Published by Emmy Cartwright at January 18, 2019

Why I Decided to use a Phonak CROS with my cochlear implant

Eighteen years ago, the week of September 26 was Deaf Awareness Week. Coincidentally, I was also born during this week. During this week and in the months leading up to this […]

February 10, 2017

Published by Jill von Büren at February 10, 2017

Community Spotlight: 10 year old hears the sound of wind for the first time

Jaden is in 4th grade and just heard the sound of wind for the first time, thanks to his Phonak CROS Hearing Aid and Phonak Sky V.

October 4, 2016

Published by Anna Biggins at October 4, 2016

Ask Anna: What is the best hearing solution for otosclerosis?

Ask Anna is a weekly advice column for the hearing loss community. Dear Anna, I had a head injury 11 years ago and I lost hearing on my […]

March 18, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at March 18, 2016

Real Housewives star gets Phonak CROS hearing aid

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathryn Edwards has been deaf in one ear for 18 years, and previously went through life missing out of a lot of conversations, until she got […]

March 16, 2016

Published by Angie Aspinall at March 16, 2016

Upgrading my hearing aids to Phonak CROS II

The day had arrived. We were off on holiday and, en route, we were stopping off somewhere rather special: my audiologist’s office so I could be fitted with the new Phonak […]

December 28, 2015

Published by Angie Aspinall at December 28, 2015

Switching on my Phonak CROS

Have you seen those YouTube videos of people having their cochlear implants switched on for the first time? Well, that’s just what is was like for me getting my CROS […]

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