The following are common signs you may be experiencing hearing loss:
- Hearing but not understanding
- Confusing words heard
- Thinking others are mumbling
- Asking people to repeat
- Ringing in the ears
- Straining to hear
- Watching faces to understand words
- Difficulty hearing sounds - running water, birds, etc.
- Increased TV or radio volume that irritates others
- Avoiding activities because it is too hard to hear
- Difficulty hearing in noisy environments
