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The aim of this study was (1) to prospectively investigate potential changes in HRQOL and speech perception and (2) to identify clinical action points to improve CI treatment. Participants (n = 45) were CI recipients aged 60\u201390 with postlingual deafness. They were divided into groups, according to age: Group 1 (n = 20) received a CI between the age of 60\u201370 years; group 2 (n = 25) between the age of 71\u201390 years. HRQOL and speech perception were assessed preoperatively, and three and twelve months postoperatively. HRQOL and speech perception increased significantly within one year postoperatively in both groups. No difference between groups was found. We conclude that CI treatment improves speech perception and HRQOL in elderly users. 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