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Hearing Down Under: Making Music with a Cochlear™ Baha®5 Sound Processor a Part of the Journey

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This article was written for Cochlear Hear and Now and published on Aug. 20, 2018.

Greetings from Sydney!

I’ve been on the road for about six weeks, and so much has happened. Two weeks ago my sister flew back to the United States—which means I’m officially traveling solo. Right now I’m staying in a backpackers’ hostel attached to Central Station. I’m right in the heart of the city and it’s been so exciting to meet locals and other travelers! Experiencing music with a Cochlear™ Baha® 5 Sound Processor has been one of the major highlights on this trip. Here’s a breakdown of how my Baha 5 Sound Processor helps me hear every note:

Rock Concerts

When we were in Adelaide a few weeks ago, our hosts invited us to attend a concert with them. Their nephew is the guitarist of a popular band, which was performing a sold-out show. (Luckily he was able to get us in!)

Because I knew it was going to be in a standing-room-only venue with lots of dancing and jostling, I made sure to wear my Baha® Safety Line in case my processor was dislodged.

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Cochlear™ Baha® 5 recipient Patrick S. shares his experience playing soccer on the USA Deaf Men’s National Team

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This article was written for Cochlear Hear and Now and published on Oct. 21, 2018.

Soccer players must work together to defend their territory, move the ball forward, and predict the opposing team’s moves—all while working against the clock. In order to succeed, they need to communicate.

When all the team members are deaf or hard of hearing, communication takes on a whole new meaning.

Meet Patrick S., a Cochlear™ Baha® 5 recipient and defender on the USA Deaf Men’s National Soccer Team. His passion for the game has helped him find a community of likeminded players who inspire him to learn and grow—both on and off the field.

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