Imagawa N, Hirota E, Morino T, et al. - In the present study, the researchers sought to identify factors related to the satisfaction level of cochlear implants for the elderly. The survey was done by sending an anonymous self-reported questionnaire to medical facilities specializing in cochlear implantation across Japan and to members of cochlear implant self-help groups aged 65 years and older. Study participants were divided into two age-based groups (under 75 and 75 years and older) to analyze the usage of cochlear implants. Responses from 60 cochlear implant users were received. Many elderly patients were happy with their cochlear implants, however, respondents in the 75-years and older group had lower levels of satisfaction relative to those in respondents in the under-75-years group. Elderly patients faced issues with more complex operations and cochlear implant management. They were also satisfied with their ability to understand familiar, everyday conversations. Such satisfaction-related variables can be useful in providing effective recovery to elderly patients with cochlear implants.