💬 ‘With my CI, I can hear better than I ever dared to dream.’ — Dirk Rose, Advanced Bionics Mentor
Dirk lives near Berlin, is 54 years old and has been fitted with two cochlear implants from Advanced Bionics since 2023. Over a period of 15 years, Dirk gradually lost his hearing – until it was almost completely gone.
‘With my cochlear implants from Advanced Bionics, this period of uncertainty, deprivation and disappointment is truly and genuinely a thing of the past,’ says Dirk.
One reason he chose Advanced Bionics was that he had previously been fitted with Phonak technology – the perfect complement for a seamless hearing solution from a single source.
Today, he enjoys listening to music again while being active in nature – easily and with clear, motivating sound. He is particularly enthusiastic about the intuitive operation and flexibility of his AB technology: ‘I can go about my daily life comfortably and confidently – that's pure quality of life.’
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Note: The views expressed in this article are those of the author. Everyone's situation is unique, so your experience may differ. Talk to your CI specialist about whether a cochlear implant is right for you.
Advanced Bionics
15 December 2025