• You can hear but not understand sounds and speech clearly.
• You find it much harder to hear in noise and groups of people or in places with back ground noises.
• You have difficulty understanding people if they are not facing you.
• You think people mumble or do not talk clearly.
• You often ask people to repeat what they are saying.
• You may turn the Television louder than others.
• You may miss a conversation or misunderstand a conversation.
• You avoid group meetings, social occasions, and even family gatherings because you have difficulty hearing.
• You don’t hear the phone or door bell ring unless you are close to it.
• You have head noises, such as buzzing or ringing sounds (tinnitus).

The questionnaire below will give you a general idea whether you are developing a hearing loss or not. Why not take stock of your hearing by filling in this questionnaire:

If you have ticked a box for any of the above reasons you may be developing a hearing loss. You can do an online screening of your hearing by clicking this Link.

The best procedure to quantify your hearing and arrive at a baseline of your hearing levels is to get tested by an Audiologist. An Audiologist will be able to explain your hearing levels and give advice on any prevention or re-habilitation measures needed depending on the degree and nature of your hearing.