Are You Hiding a Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss is rarely sudden or total, in most instances the hearing loss is gradual over time. In fact, you may not notice the gradual loss but more often your family and friends will notice the hearing loss first before you may notice the loss yourself.

Here  are 10 questions from Hearing Health Foundation to help you determine if you should have a professional hearing evaluation done by a hearing healthcare professional. Keep in mind, the questions are to assist you determine if you should seek a hearing evaluation. Only your Doctor or a  Hearing Healthcare professional can clearly diagnosis your hearing loss and determine the necessary treatment.

1. Do you have trouble hearing on the telephone?
2. Do you have a problem following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time?
3. Do people complain that you have the TV volume too high?
4. Do you have to strain to understand a conversation?
5. Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy environment?
6. Do you find yourself asking others to repeat themselves?
7. Do many people you talk to seems not to speak clearly or mumble?
8. Do you misunderstand what people are saying and respond inappropriately?
9. Do you have trouble understanding speech of women or children?
10. Do people get annoyed because you misunderstood what they said?

If you answered "YES" to three or more questions, you should consider seeking a Hearing Healthcare professional to schedule a .professional hearing evaluation to determine if you may have a hearing loss.