How is your hearing?

Hearing loss is a reality for over 30 million Americans and effects people of all ages. Hearing loss can range from very mild to profound and can often place social and emotional burdens on those affected as well as their loved ones.

If you think you might be experiencing hearing loss or might be a candidate for a hearing aid, answer these simple ten questions to see if you should make an appointment to have your hearing tested.*

1. Do people seem to mumble or talk in a softer voice than they used to?
   Yes   No
2. Do you feel tired or annoyed after a long conversation?
   Yes   No
3. Do you sometimes miss important words while talking with someone, or often need to ask others to repeat themselves?
   Yes   No
4. When in a crowd or in a busy restaurant, is it hard for you to follow the discussion?
   Yes   No
5. When you are in the company of others, are you easily distracted by background noise?
   Yes   No
6. Do you regularly feel the need to turn up the volume on your TV or radio?
   Yes   No
7. Is it hard for you to hear the doorbell or the telephone ring?
   Yes   No
8. Is it difficult for you to carry on a telephone conversation?
   Yes   No
9. Do you feel that it's difficult to identify where an object is (an alarm clock, doorbell or cell phone) from the sound it makes?
   Yes   No
10. Has someone close to you pointed out that you may have a hearing problem?
    Yes   No

* These questions are not intended to be a hearing test but a screening of the extent a hearing loss is affecting your life. It is for general information and is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A doctor or other health care professional must be consulted for diagnostic information and advice regarding treatment.