Up to two-thirds of adults over 70 have some degree of hearing loss, and most don't know it. Hearing fades so gradually you can miss it entirely. And your doctor probably isn't checking. According to Justin S. Golub, MD, MS, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, most physicians don't routinely screen for hearing health. That leaves the detecting to you.
If you're 18 to 64 years old, here's a quick self-check from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders:
- Do you sometimes feel embarrassed when you meet new people because you struggle to hear?
- Do you feel frustrated when talking to members of your family because you have difficulty hearing them?
- Do you have difficulty hearing or understanding co-workers, clients, or customers?
- Do you feel restricted or limited by a hearing problem?
- Do you have difficulty hearing when visiting friends, relatives, or neighbors?
- Do you have trouble hearing in the movies or in the theater?
- Does a hearing problem cause you to argue with family members?
- Do you have trouble hearing the TV or radio at levels that are loud enough for others?
- Do you feel that any difficulty with your hearing limits your personal life or social life?
- Do you have trouble hearing family or friends when you are together in a restaurant?
If you answered “yes” to three or more questions, schedule a hearing screening with an audiologist.
Protect and preserve your hearing
Hearing loss doesn't mean losing your balance, social world, or increasing your risk of dementia. Our free 15-minute hearing screening will help you:
- Understand your current hearing health
- Prevent communication barriers
- Stay engaged with loved ones
- Maintain your quality of life
Schedule your free screening today and rediscover the sounds that matter most.
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