If you think you may have a hearing loss, please answer YES or NO to the following questions:
Do you have a hearing loss?
Do you avoid talking on the telephone because you frequently miss parts of the conversation?
Do you have trouble hearing someone speaking to you from across the room?
Do others comment on how loud you turn up the volume on the TV or the car radio?
Do you often sit up front in church or a meeting so that you can hear well?
Do you frequently have trouble hearing people with soft voices?
Are there group activities that you used to enjoy but do not take part in anymore?
Do friends or family members often comment on your ability to hear?
Do you find yourself wondering why everyone seems to mumble when they speak to you now?
Do you find yourself frequently asking people to repeat what they have just said to you?
Do you have trouble following topic changes in a group of three or more people?
If you've answered YES to 2 of these questions, a hearing loss may be suspected. If you've answered YES to 3 or more of the above questions, a complete hearing evaluation by a hearing care professional is recommended.