Akoio Hearing Stories
In each Hearing Story, Akoio members share details about their hearing journey, with advice, guidance, and ideas for other members. See the latest stories below. To find more stories, click on a story tag or use the search tool.
My Mother’s Hearing Loss
Over the last 10 – 15 years, my mother’s hearing has gradually declined. I started noticing that the volume of the TV was getting louder and louder, at levels that were almost unbearable for others in the room. At restaurants,…
Living with Tinnitus
My name is Ivanna. Around 25, I began experiencing ear pain and hearing loss. The doctors diagnosed me with a condition called Otosclerosis. One of the first symptoms of hearing loss for people like me is tinnitus. When it first…
A Hearing Test to Understand My Hearing Abilities
Starting in my late twenties (now in my mid-40’s), I’ve personally felt that I cannot hear as well as I should. I have to turn up the television to hear it clearly and my family acts surprised when I do,…
Always Trust Your Gut
My hearing loss story involves my young son. When he was in kindergarten, he was given a standard hearing test at school which indicated problems. His teacher said it was not uncommon, perhaps he had a bit of a head…
The journey of acceptance leads to freedom
My hearing loss started when I was 8 years old. For no particular reason, it gradually declined over the course of 10 years and I became profoundly deaf by the age of 18. I maintained my speaking skills, learned to…
How learning to communicate with my Grandpa despite his hearing loss grew my confidence
My hearing story is about my grandpa and how I’ve gained confidence in myself by learning to effectively communicate with him. He has experienced hearing loss for as long as I can remember, therefore, clear communication has always been central…
My Dad’s hearing loss helps me be a better communicator
My dad gradually lost his hearing over 32 years working in an auto factory. His hearing loss began to cause real communication problems at about age 75. He was finally motivated to get hearing aids when he could not hear…
How I learned to conquer life despite — and because of — my hearing loss.
I couldn’t be more excited to launch the Akoio Hearing Stories™ feature. As someone with profound hearing loss since my earliest childhood, helping others to think about hearing wellness has become a lifelong passion. I want to encourage those who…
