Signs of Hearing Loss

When your hearing begins to change, it doesn’t mean that suddenly everything gets quieter. Rather some sounds often remain audible and loud (such as a lawnmower) while others become very faint or disappear completely (birdsong).  Voices become distorted, indistinct or unnatural, leading to a sense of hearing but not understanding what is said to you. Conversations in a noisy place become a significant challenge which lead us to withdraw socially and stop participating in daily activities.  Below is a list of things you could experience if you have hearing loss;

• Asking for repetition
• Responding inappropriately or not responding
• Difficulty hearing in groups
• Complain that people mumble or don’t speak clearly
• Defensive about hearing loss
• Watching the speakers mouth

• Turning head to one side to hear better
• Looking puzzled during conversations
• Speaking too loud or too soft
• Social withdrawal
• TV and radio at higher volumes