First signs of hearing loss
First signs of hearing loss
Being aware of the first signs of hearing will help you and your loved one find the right path to rediscovering the world around you together. Whether that’s being able to laugh and join in a conversation at a family get together, understand what’s going on in a meeting and any actions you may need to address or quite simply being able to hear your friends and family on the telephone.
We’ve detailed below some of the first signs of hearing loss that you could use as a checklist if you think your loved one is experiencing difficulties with their hearing.
Your loved asks to repeat what you’ve said
You’ve noticed that the TV/Radio/listening to music, the volume is louder than normal
Interaction is minimal in a group environment due not being able to hear people talking against background noise
They miss bits of the conversation
- Your loved one cannot hear you on the telephone
- You’ve been told to speak louder so that they can hear you
- They can’t hear the sound of the doorbell and telephone ringing
- Unsure whether you’re loved can tell which direction a sound is coming from
- They appear to be tired or stressed due to the concentration levels required to listen to a conversation
- Your loved complains that you are mumbling
- They can hear different voices better than others e.g. difficulty hearing children’s or women’s voices
- You’ve been asked about the details of a meeting or presentation they attended
- You’ve noticed they look at you’re lips more than looking at you listening to a conversation
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