Bionic Ear Association (BEA)
e-News | November 2008

BEA e-News is a monthly e-mail communication to Bionic Ear recipients. Each month you will receive timely information on a variety of topics to enhance your hearing journey. Whether you are new to cochlear implants, an experienced recipient, or a family member, we hope this newsletter will help you stay in-the-know!

Missed an e-News issue? To access previous issues of eNews, click here.

Bring a Harmony® Behind-the-Ear Sound Processor Into Your Life

Imagine being able to expand your hearing potential…with Harmony.
Imagine a processor that fits your lifestyle and is convenient and easy to use…with Harmony.
Imagine hearing better in real world listening environments…with Harmony.

Are you eligible for an upgrade to Harmony? To communicate with our upgrade specialists, click here.

Why Do I Need Harmony?

The Harmony BTE is designed to offer you more richness, fullness, and details of sound. Processor benefits may include:

Effortless Hearing
Our AutoSound™ feature allows you to hear whispers to shouts without flipping a switch. You can set it and forget it.

HiResolution (HiRes ) Sound Processing
HiRes captures and delivers the details of sound with greater resolution than any other processor.

Enhanced Battery Life
Get a full day of hearing on a single charge.

Simple, Efficient Connectivity
Use the T-Mic®, built in Telecoil and Direct Connect™ options to keep you connected to the latest electronic gadgets.

Water Tolerance
Harmony is designed to be highly water resistant. The processor’s case is designed to shed moisture and resist water penetration. The internal circuitry is coated with a waterproof layer. This two-fold system helps ensure that moisture does not cause damage to the electronics.

To learn more about the Harmony Sound Processor, click here.

It’s Insurance Benefits Renewal Time

For many people this also means it’s time to take a look at your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Healthcare Savings Account (HSA). If you have considered upgrading to the Harmony BTE sound processor, you may be able to adjust these accounts to bring Harmony into your life TAX FREE! If you need more specific information, email upgrade@advancedbionics.com or click here.

WHAT'S NEW THIS MONTH
Online Community News

Meet fellow Bionic Ear recipients to share journeys, find support and reach out to others new to the cochlear implants by visiting our online community at HearingJourney.com! Connect with others at the regularly scheduled Online Community chats on Thursday evenings at 7 PM Pacific/10 PM Eastern in the General Chat Room at HearingJourney.com.

It’s eNews Chat Time!

Stay up to date on the latest news and technology by attending BEA eNews chats held each month at 6 PM Pacific/9 PM Eastern in the General Chat Room in the Online Community at HearingJourney.com. November’s BEA eNews chat will be held Monday, November 10, 2008, and the topic will be Harmony Upgrade Information.

The chats are open to all BEA members and cochlear implant candidates. We look forward to your attendance!

Explore the Listening Room!

The Listening Room for Kids this month includes several new activities focusing on sharing special moments with family. All of the NEW therapy activities posted will highlight family, special moments and everyday life. Enter Now To Learn More!

The Listening Room Teen and Adult section has expanded to include a second CLIX module – Intermediate and Advanced level! As a reminder we offer three different methods to access our activities - CLIX, Thumbprints and Paper Trails - to fit your unique lifestyle and sharpen your listening skills. To access these activities, click here.

Check out our eLearning Library!

Our eLearning library houses over 100 courses available to you for FREE! We encourage you to enhance your knowledge by taking any of these courses offered on a variety of topics. To visit our eLearning Library click here.

Mark Your Calendars!

Can you believe it? We are already planning for 2009! There are many national, regional, state and local events coming up that might be of interest to you. To learn more about events in your area, click here.

We Want to Hear From YOU!

The Bionic Ear Association is a service and support organization for all Bionic Ear candidates, recipients and families. While on your hearing journey, if you need any assistance, would like information, or have an idea or comment you would like to share, please drop us a line. To connect with the BEA, please contact us at hear@AdvancedBionics.com.

If you have questions about any of the information you received today, please contact our BEA audiologists at hear@AdvancedBionics.com, or call 1-800-678-2575 and ask to speak to the BEA.