No longer just an “old age” affliction, hearing
loss is the third most common health problem in this country today. It
affects more than 34 million people — including men and women in
their forties and fifties. Because hearing loss often develops
gradually, many sufferers are not even aware it exists. They learn to
cope through avoidance, isolation and focusing on non-verbal cues.
Take the following self-test to see if you may have a hearing loss:
1.
Do people seem to mumble or speak in a
softer voice than they used to?
2.
Do you sometimes miss key words in a
sentence or frequently ask people to repeat themselves?
3.
When you are in a group or in a
crowded restaurant, is it difficult for you to follow the conversation?
4.
When you are together with other
people, does background noise
bother you?
5.
Do you often
need to turn up the volume on your TV or radio?
6.
Do you find
it difficult to hear the doorbell or the telephone ring?
7.
Is carrying
on a telephone conversation difficult for you?
8.
Has someone close to you mentioned
that you might have a problem
with your hearing?
If you answered “YES” to three or more of these questions,
Please contact El Dorado Audiology.
