Lynda, a Blenheim local, who acquired APD following a traumatic brain injury shares her experience with APD and how seeking help from Blackmore Audiology changed her life
After a car accident, Lynda struggled for years with auditory processing difficulties. She was unable to participate in daily activities she had previously enjoyed, even a simple trip to the supermarket was overwhelming.
“My life had changed massively since my injury, due to my symptoms. I was functioning at perhaps 45 to 50% capacity and was a virtual recluse,” Lynda shared.
Eventually she was referred to an audiologist by her ACC case manager and chose Blackmore Audiology. Sara diagnosed Lynda with acquired APD and fitted her with hearing aids along with a Roger remote microphone. This technology enables Lynda to participate in life again. Lynda says that she is now able to hear her husband in the car, and is able to follow conversations in noisy environments such as restaurants and even around a campfire while camping with friends. Lynda also finds she can tolerate being in noisy places like airports again. “I am functioning at about 85% and can finally socialise again. The service, compassion, and understanding I have had from Sara has been absolutely exceptional. Sara really has changed my life around and I cannot thank her enough.”
Stock image of a remote microphone being used to hear better in a supermarket