Do You Have Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss often starts and progresses gradually, making it easy to ignore. But even a mild level of hearing loss can have a big impact on your daily life, work, relationships and connections with others. Hearing health experts recommend regular screenings for all adults, but many people don’t get them. Be proactive and schedule a screening now, especially if you experience some of the symptoms below.
Signs and symptoms to watch for:
- Difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments
- Thinking that people are mumbling
- Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
- Family or friends complain that you ask them to repeat often
- Turning up the volume on the television or radio
- Trouble understanding phone calls
- Withdrawal from conversations and social situations
- Tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in the ears)
If any of these sound familiar, you or a loved one may have hearing loss. Our new Hearing Loss Toolkit shares more signs and symptoms, along with suggested action steps to take for diagnosis and treatment.