What are the signs of Hearing Loss?
More than 13% of people in the United States have some difficulty hearing. According to the CDC, that number rises to 27% for those 65 and over. Like diminishing eyesight, gradual hearing loss, or Presbycusis, is common as we age. Take the following quiz to understand if you can recognize the signs of hearing loss:
Do you often feel like people are mumbling?
Those with hearing loss are often asking friends & family to ‘speak up’ or repeat themselves.
Do you often feel like people are mumbling?
Those with hearing loss are often asking friends & family to ‘speak up’ or repeat themselves.
Is it hard to hear someone speaking to you in a noisy room?
In noisier listening environments, focusing on someone speaking can be difficult. Sometimes describing it as "someone turned the background sound up.”
Is it hard to hear someone speaking to you in a noisy room?
In noisier listening environments, focusing on someone speaking can be difficult. Sometimes describing it as "someone turned the background sound up.”
Are adult voices easier to understand than children?
Over time, our ability to distinguish higher-pitched frequencies deteriorates; making understanding grandchildren a challenge.
Are adult voices easier to understand than children?
Over time, our ability to distinguish higher-pitched frequencies deteriorates; making understanding grandchildren a challenge.
Is your hearing better in one ear than in the other?
Hearing loss can affect both ears differently. Some people have a ‘good side’ and often lean in with their dominant ear to hear better.
Is your hearing better in one ear than in the other?
Hearing loss can affect both ears differently. Some people have a ‘good side’ and often lean in with their dominant ear to hear better.
Have you been exposed to significant loud noises?
Working in a noisy environment can take a toll on our hearing. People in construction, musicians or hunters may have prolonged exposure to damaging decibel levels.
Have you been exposed to significant loud noises?
Working in a noisy environment can take a toll on our hearing. People in construction, musicians or hunters may have prolonged exposure to damaging decibel levels.