Signs and symptoms of hearing loss may include:

• Muffled quality of speech and other sounds
• Difficulty understanding words, especially against background noise or in a crowd of people
• Frequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly
• Needing to turn up the volume of the television or radio
• Withdrawal from conversations
• Avoidance of some social settings

When to see an Audiologist

Take our Hearing Self Check! If you answer yes to any of the questions you should get your hearing checked! If you find that it’s harder to understand what is said in conversation, especially when in background noise; if sounds seem muffled; if you find yourself having to turn the volume up higher when you listen to music, the radio or television… Your hearing may have deteriorated. Your Audiologist will evaluate your hearing and help you decide what is best for you.