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Take a few moments to check your own hearing ability using our easy test.
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Give yourself the following points
    for each answer to the questions below:
Almost always: 3 points
Half the time: 2 points
Occasionally: 1 point
Never: 0 points

    1. I have a problem hearing over the telephone.                     _____

    2. I have trouble following the conversation when                  _____
        two or more people are talking at the same time.

    3. People complain that I turn the TV volume too high.          _____

    4. I have to strain to understand conversations.                      _____

    5. I miss hearing some common sounds like the phone           _____
        or the doorbell ringing.

    6. I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy                   _____
        background such as a party.

    7. I get confused about where sounds come from.                  _____

    8. I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to       _____
        ask people to repeat themselves.

    9. I especially have trouble understanding the speech of          _____
        women and children.

    10. I have worked in noisy environments (assembly lines,       _____
          jackhammers, jet engines, etc.).

    11. I hear fine - if people just speak clearly.                           _____

    12. People get annoyed because I misunderstand what            _____
          they say.

    13. I misunderstand what others are saying and make             _____
          inappropriate responses.

    14. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and      _____
         fear I'll reply improperly.


To be answered by a family member or friend:

    15. Do you think this person has a hearing loss?                      _____

    16. If you have a blood relative who has a hearing loss,           _____
         add three points.


   Your Total     _____

    Scoring:

   0 - 5     Your hearing is probably fine and no action is required.
   6 - 9     We suggest that you have your hearing evaluated
                by an Audiologist.
   10+      We strongly recommend that you have your
                hearing evaluated by an Audiologist.


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