Name: Vandana Dattatray Bhokade

Age: 66

Address: Hanuman Nagar, Kothrud, Pune – 38

Hearing Again, Living Again: Vandana Aajji’s Story

During a visit to Hanuman Nagar, Kothrud, the Vrudhhamitra team met Vandana Dattatray Bhokade, lovingly known as Aajji. The team observed that she was facing a serious hearing problem and was unable to hear common conversations clearly, which made daily communication difficult and isolating.

Understanding her situation, the team guided her to the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Trust for a medical examination. After assessment, the doctor prescribed a hearing aid to improve her hearing ability.

The Vrudhhamitra team further supported her by helping arrange the necessary documents and completing her registration with the trust. Within three months, she received a high-quality hearing aid.

The change was remarkable. After using the device, Vandana Aajji could hear clearly again, reconnect with conversations, and engage with people around her. Her happiness was evident, and she expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Vrudhhamitra team for restoring a vital part of her life.

Impact:

 A simple intervention helped an elderly woman overcome isolation and rediscover the joy of communication and connection.