Cochlear Family News A quarterly newsletter for Cochlear Family members.

We always say this, however, what a year it’s been!

One of our proudest achievements is that the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor has won several awards for product design.

We’re very proud of our talented engineers, however we congratulate you as well for this remarkable success. We reached out to ask what you wanted, and your suggestions helped us innovate and deliver the technology that can make a real difference in your lives. Thank you, keep those suggestions coming!

The life-changing benefits of Cochlear™ technology were truly an inspiration for all the professionals who attended the 16^th European Symposium on Paediatric Cochlear Implantation in June.

In this issue:

• Learn how your suggestions led to the development of award-winning technology! (And enjoy a history lesson on the evolution of Nucleus.)
• Check out tips to cope with noisy gatherings in the holiday season – from rehab advice to using the Nucleus® Smart App and ForwardFocus, you’re sure to find something useful.
• Read about recipients from around the world and their successes with upgrades, sports, social activities, and more.

Happy reading!