Manitoba government expands cochlear implant program to adults
Baby gets cochlear implants, hears parents for first time – Dec 18, 2018“An important aspect of healthy aging is social connectedness and age-related hearing loss can have an isolating effect for seniors,” said Johnston.
“Expanding the cochlear implant program will help to ensure older adults who may be facing financial barriers have equitable access to this important device, which will enable them to continue to participate fully in life with their families and communities.”© 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
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