Indicators of Hearing Losses

Being able to hear but not understanding what is being said, especially in a noisy restaurant or crowded room. Others appear to be mumbling.
Difficulty hearing soft or whispered speech;
Difficulty understanding speech on the telephone or in a theatre;
Turning up the TV or radio louder than is comfortable for others.
Feeling of tiredness or stress when in social situations.
Withdrawing socially. It is more comfortable to stay home rather than visit friends and family; It is easier to avoid social interactions.
Getting nervous when meeting new people;
Always asking for information to be repeated. Family and friends complain and get impatient with you not hearing;
Find that conversations move too quickly to follow.
Hearing from a distance is more difficult than it once was;
Find yourself favouring one ear over the other;
Find it easier to understand men’s speech than women;
Ringing in the ear;
Family history of hearing losses;
Repeated and prolonged exposure to noise in the workplace.

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