No two people have the same ability to hear and understand speech. Your hearing is as unique as your DNA. Noise exposure in the workplace, inherited medical conditions, loud hobbies and entertainment, and childhood and adult illnesses can all produce different types of hearing loss in different people.
Signs of Hearing Loss
It is estimated that up to 30 million Americans suffer from some degree of hearing loss, yet often individuals are completely unaware of any hearing difficulties. This is largely due to the slow progression of most hearing losses, as well as the invisible nature of hearing loss. How do you know if you have a hearing loss? The best way to find out is to have a complete hearing evaluation, but there are many warning signs to look for. For example:
- Do you hear but not understand what people are saying?
- Do people sometimes complain that you turn the television volume too high?
- Do you ask people to repeat what they just said?
- Do you have difficulty understanding when people are not facing you?
- Do you sometimes respond incorrectly to a question and discover later that you misunderstood the question?
- Do you often feel people mumble or do not speak clearly?
- Do you experience difficulty understanding in particular situations (meetings, church, synagogue, bridge, etc.), especially when background noise is present?
- Has a friend or family member mentioned that you have a hearing problem?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may have a hearing problem. Everyone experiences occasional difficulty, but when it occurs frequently, it is time to ask for help.
Cape May County Hearing Aid Dispensary offers a complete line of digital, programmable and conventional hearing aids with a 30-day trial period. Cape May County Hearing Aid Dispensary selects only the highest quality hearing instruments from internationally recognized hearing aid manufacturers to ensure your complete satisfaction. If you are not 100 percent satisfied for any reason, return your hearing aids within 30 days of delivery and receive a complete refund! Call (800) 290-3277 for a free consultation. For more information, visit www.capemayhearing.com.
