Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S., and it can affect the quality of your life and relationships. That’s what was happening to James Bascetta, a U.S. Navy veteran, who suffered from severe hearing loss. He was becoming socially isolated because he could no longer converse with his wife and family. Thanks to a cochlear implant and UConn Health’s audiology team, James is hearing sounds he hasn’t heard in years – including his wife’s Polish accent which he missed the most.