Many people have a difficult time believing, or accepting, that they have a hearing loss. Part of the reason is that hearing loss often occurs gradually, and it’s not always easy to notice at first. Often, people discover their hearing loss from the reactions of others.

The following questions may help you decide whether you should have your hearing tested:

Do you...

• Have difficulty in understanding what is being said, unless you are directly facing the speaker?
• Find yourself complaining that people are mumbling or slurring their words?
• Continually ask people to repeat words or phrases though they feel they're speaking loud enough?
• Prefer the TV or Radio louder than others do?
• Have difficulty understanding conversation within a group of people?
• Avoid group meetings, social occasions, public facilities, or family gatherings where listening may be difficult?
• Have trouble hearing at the movies, house of worship, concert halls, or at other public gatherings - especially where sound sources are at a distance?
• Have ringing in the ears or other head noises? (Hissing, buzzing, crickets, etc). Tinnitus often accompanies hearing loss, but not always, and as such, may be the ears' way of saying "ouch!"

If you answered YES to at least two of these questions, you may have a hearing loss and need to have your hearing tested.

Contact us immediately at 941.258.3730.