If You Think You Might Have Hearing Loss…
If you experience any of the following, chances are that you have some degree of hearing loss:
- Often ask people to repeat what they are saying
- Often think that others are mumbling
- Have difficulty following conversations when more than two people are talking
- Have difficulty understanding others in noisy environments
- Have trouble hearing on the telephone
- Turn up the volume on your TV or radio so loudly that others complain
- Find it challenging to understand women and children when they speak to you
If you have hearing loss, remember that you are not alone. Hearing loss is the third most prevalent health condition in the United States. Check out this fact sheet from the Hearing Loss Association of America to help you get started on your journey to better hearing.