Self Evaluation Test
Answer a few quick questions to check if you might have a hearing loss.
How It Works
Read each question carefully and select one of the options: YES, NO, or SOMETIMES.
Once selected, proceed to the next question.
Do you experience ringing or noise in your ears?
Do you hear better with one ear than with the other?
Do you find it difficult to follow conversation in a noisy or crowded place?
Do you find it difficult to understand the speakers at meetings or religious services?
Are you having trouble at work because you sometime miss key pieces of information?
Do you find yourself asking people to speak up louder or repeat themselves more than you used to?
Does a hearing problem make you visit friends, relatives and neighbors less often than you used to?
Do you turn up the volume of the television to the point that it disturbs your family members?
Could your safety or the safety of your loved one be compromised by your hearing?
Does it seem as if people are mumbling or not speaking clearly?
Noticed 3 or more "Yes" answers?
Myth vs Fact & Expectations
It is not only important to know the various styles of hearing aids available but it is also important to gain some knowledge about certain myths and facts about hearing loss and hearing aids and steps to better hearing with hearing aids.
ADMIT YOU HAVE A HEARING PROBLEM
Admit you have a permanent hearing problem
DON'T LET HEARING LOSS DO THIS TO YOU
Hearing loss causes depression and makes you aloof. Communications and Relations may break down if you do not seek professional help.
GET YOURSELF EVALUATED
Get yourself evaluated and understand your problem
SELF LEARNING
Learn all that you can about your hearing loss and educate yourself.
SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP
Make a personal choice to seek help from a professional with a positive attitude.
TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS
Each person with hearing loss has different needs. Get the best solutions specific to you and fit yourself with the most suitable hearing aids.
RECONNECT WITH YOUR FAMILY
Hearing Aids can improve a lot more than just your hearing.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Others’ experience with amplification – good or bad – has no bearing on your success. Your positive attitude and commitment are the most important factors for better hearing.
SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
Don’t expect too much too soon. Relearning to hear with hearing aids takes time and a willingness to practice hearing and listening skills you probably haven’t used in years.
PRACTICE AND PATIENCE
Practice time and patience are the key to your success. Your instrument’s controls and batteries are smaller than other regularly handled items. Insertion, Removal, Adjustment and changing batteries will take practice.
SOUND QUALITY
Your instruments amplify the specific frequencies you need for better understanding. Many sounds like your own voice will sound different until you get used to the amplified sounds.
TAKE GOOD CARE
Your instruments usually functions in Hot, Moist and oily conditions surrounded by hostile substances. Proper maintenance and daily cleaning are vital for their long term survival.