1. Do people seem to mumble or speak in a softer voice then they used to? Y/N
2. Do you feel tired or irritable after along conversation? Y/N
3. Do you sometimes miss key words in a sentence, or frequently need to ask people to repeat themselves? Y/N
4. When you are in a groupor a crowded restaurant is it difficult for you to follow the conversation? Y/N
5. When you are together with other people, does background noise bother you? Y/N
6. Do you often need to turn up the volume on your TV or radio? Y/N
7. Do you find it difficult to hear the doorbell or telephone ring? Y/N
8. Do you find it difficult to hear water boiling when you are in the kitchen? Y/N
9. Is carrying on a telephone conversation difficult? Y/N
10. Do you find it difficult to pinpoint where an object is (e.g. an alarm clock or maybe a telephone) from the noise it makes? Y/N
11. Has someone close to you mentioned that you might have a hearing loss? Y/N
How did you do?
Your answers to these questions only provide an early indication of whether your hearing is impaired or not. If you have answered yes to one or more of the questions you should contact your hearing care professional and ask for a thorough hearing evaluation.
Answering yes many times doesn't necessarily mean that you have a severe condition. You have to visit a hearing care professional to find out the exact nature of your hearing loss and get a proper diagnosis. Within one hour he or she will be able to evaluate your situation and recommend the approiate course of action.
