Spot the Signs of Hearing Loss

For many people, the first sign of hearing loss is recognized during every day conversations – either face to face, or using the telephone. You may find that people are “mumbling” and that you are asking people to repeat themselves more often than usual. Some people also find that they have to turn up the volume on the radio or television a little higher to hear the sound properly.

This can cause some people a level of awkwardness, especially in social situations, but there is absolutely no need to be embarrassed – hearing impairment is a very common problem, an estimated 1 in 3 individuals in the US, over the age of 65 have some form of hearing loss.

There are many signs of hearing loss, and quite often, they can be spotted more easily by those around you – family, friends and colleagues. However, if you do spot any symptoms, it’s important to get your hearing checked out by a professional. It could be that a small digital hearing aid is required, but with the many options available in recent times, this is no longer a daunting process.

Many people choose to “put up” with a hearing problem, until it gets more severe, but you could be putting yourself at risk by doing so. See a professional as soon as you can, if not only for peace of mind. You can also perform your own online hearing test on the My-Hearing World site – http://my-hearingworld.com/

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One Response to “Spot the Signs of Hearing Loss”

  1. Jennica on July 17th, 2011 8:11 pm

    This piece was cogent, well-wrttein, and pithy.

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