 Because hearing loss can develop over several years, most people are not aware of the extent of their hearing loss until family or friends bring it to their attention. Even then, the problem is often ignored or explained with excuses such as fatigue or "people are mumbling".
Recognizing a hearing loss in yourself or someone you know is the first step toward improving the situation.
Signs of hearing loss include:
- asking others to repeat themselves
- misinterpreting a spoken message
- turning up the volume levels on the television or radio
- difficulty hearing on the telephone
- difficulty hearing in public gatherings- concert halls, theaters, houses of worship- where sound sources are far from the listener.
- difficulty understanding conversation within a group of people.
- avoiding group situations, where listening may be difficult or where one may feel embarrassed about misunderstanding what is being said.
If you need further information, please contact us at Cambridge Audiology.
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