Hearing loss tends to occur slowly,
over a period of years. Because of this, many people are
not aware of the problem until others point it out. Despite
the fact that hearing loss is very common – affecting
more than 10% of all Americans – and increasingly
treatable, sufferers often are reluctant to seek help
.If you’re being told by
your spouse, children, or friends that you turn up the television
too loud or ask them to repeat themselves more than you used
to, you should listen. And if you find yourself avoiding
social situations because it’s become a strain to carry
on a conversation, it’s definitely TIME FOR A HEARING
EVALUATION.
Untreated hearing loss is isolating
and it can be mistaken for far more debilitating diseases,
such as Alzheimer’s. This means it can negatively affect
your life in a number of ways: damaging your relationships,
your enjoyment of simple recreational activities, even your
career and reputation.
The best way to determine if you’re
suffering from hearing loss is to make an appointment with
a specialist and undergo a screening. It’s quick, painless,
and most hearing care professionals provide these tests free
of charge.
A
yes to any 1 or 2 of these questions could indicate you
have a hearing problem.
YES TO MORE THAN 3 OF
THESE QUESTIONS means a professional screening
is necessary.
CALL 1-800-942-HEAR
(4327) to
Schedule your free no obligation Hearing Test.
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Do you experience ringing or
noises in your ears?
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Yes / No |
Do you hear better with one ear
than the other?
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Yes / No |
Have any of your relatives had
a hearing loss?
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Yes / No |
Have you had significant noise
exposure in your lifetime?
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Yes / No |
Do you find it difficult to follow
a conversation in a noisy or crowded room?
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Yes / No |
Do you sometimes fee; people are
mumbling or not speaking clearly?
no obligation Hearing Test.
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Yes / No |
Do you experience difficulty following
the dialog in movies or at the theatre?
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Yes / No |
Do you sometimes find it difficult
to understand the speaker at a meeting or religious service?
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Yes / No |
Are you having trouble keeping
up at work because you often miss key pieces of information?
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Yes / No |
Do you find yourself asking people
to speak up or to repeat themselves often?
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Yes / No |
Do you find men’s voices
easier to understand than women’s?
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Yes / No |
Do you experience difficulty understanding soft or whispered speech?
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Yes / No |
Do you sometimes have trouble
understanding when on the telephone?
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Yes / No |
Does a hearing problem cause you to feel uncomfortable when meeting
new people?
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Yes / No |
Do you feel your hearing prevents
you from fully experiencing your life?
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Yes / No |
Could your safety or the safety
of your loved one’s be compromised by your hearing?
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Yes / No |
Does a hearing problem cause you
to visit friends, relatives or neighbors less often than
you used to?
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Yes / No |
Do you participate in fewer family
functions than you have in the past?
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Yes / No |
Are you feeling isolated because
you are missing out on everyday conversation
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Yes / No
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