Think hearing loss really doesn’t have an impact on your relationships? You might want to think again.
Lorina knew that she had some hearing loss, but didn’t really think it was that big a deal. That is, until a good friend encouraged her to get her hearing checked.
“I knew over the years my hearing loss had increased, but it wasn’t until my friend pointed out to me that I was constantly saying, ‘What?’ and ‘Huh?’ and strongly encouraged me to get my hearing tested that I thought it might really be a thing,” says Lorina.
The results of Lorina’s hearing screening showed moderate hearing loss on one side and severe loss on the other side.
“When I was fitted with a hearing aid, I was amazed!” Lorina says. “I could not believe the difference in the clarity of people’s words and the sounds I was able to hear that I had no idea I was missing. It even impacted my relationship with my husband.”