How can you tell if you may have a hearing loss?
I’m sure you would agree that your close family and friends would notice if your hearing is not as good as it used to be. If you really think about what your friends and family have previously said, how do you honestly think they feel about your hearing?
Questionnaire:
1. Do your family or friends say that you have the TV louder than others do?
2. Is your hearing better in one ear than the other?
3. Do you strain to hear in crowds?
4. Do you find yourself regularly asking people to repeat themselves?
5. Do you feel people mumble or speak too quickly?
6. Does your family/friends feel that you have hearing difficulties?
7. Do you sometimes misunderstand what has been said?
Answering “Yes” to any of these questions strongly suggests that you should have a hearing assessment.
When you have your hearing assessed we recommend that your partner or a close family friend, who knows and understands your hearing and any difficulties you may have, could be with you. They will be asked to play an important role in the assessment by using their familiar voice. If a hearing loss is discovered, your family or friend will be able to assist you with the live “Digital Hearing” demonstration and can help assess your level of improvement.
Why not call to have an informal chat with one of our advisers?
Call our Free Hearing Advice Line: 0800 047 0820