Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Does your partner, friend or family member display any of the following behaviour?

Complains that people seem to be mumbling
Has to strain to hear when someone talks or whispers
Has difficulties hearing someone call from behind or from another room
Focuses on your lips a lot, to follow what you are saying
Has difficulty following a conversation in meetings
Often turns up the volume on the TV or radio
Finds it hard to hear clearly on the telephone
Has difficulty hearing at the theatre, cinema, or other entertainment venues
Finds it hard to hear in noisy environments like a restaurant or a car
Is beginning to avoid social activities

If you recognise one or more of these symptoms, you should encourage them to have their hearing evaluated.