Common Signs of Hearing Loss
1. Difficulty Following Conversations
- Struggling to understand speech, especially in noisy environments like restaurants or social gatherings.
- Frequently asking others to repeat themselves.
- Perceiving that people are mumbling or not speaking clearly.
2. Increasing Volume Levels
Turning up the TV, radio, or phone volume higher than others prefer.
Family or friends commenting on your volume preferences.
3. Challenges on the Phone
Difficulty hearing conversations over the phone.
Frequently switching the phone between ears to hear better.
4. Trouble Hearing High-Pitched Sounds
Difficulty hearing voices of women and children.
Missing out on sounds like birds chirping or doorbells ringing.
5. Avoiding Social Situations
Feeling anxious or frustrated in social settings due to hearing difficulties.
Withdrawing from conversations or group activities.
