Do you or someone you love have a hearing loss?
Take a few moments and use the test below to evaluate your hearing.
Give yourself the following points
 for each answer to the questions below:
Almost always: 3 points
Half the time: 2 points
Occasionally: 1 point
Never: 0 points
Question:AnswerTotal
1. I have a problem hearing over the telephone.
2. I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time.
3. People complain that I turn the TV volume too high.
4. I have to strain to understand conversations.
5. I miss hearing some common sounds like the phone or the doorbell ringing.
6. I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a party.
7. I get confused about where sounds come from.
8. I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves.
9. I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children.
10. I have worked in noisy environments (assembly lines, jackhammers, jet engines, etc.)
11. I hear fine - if people just speak clearly.
12. People get annoyed because I misunderstand what they say.
13. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I'll reply improperly.
14. I misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses.
To be answered by a family member or friend:  
15. Do you think this person has a hearing loss?
16. If you have a blood relative who has a hearing loss, add three points.

Total Score:

 SCORING:

0 - 5 Your hearing is fine and no action is required. 
6 - 9 We suggest that you have your hearing evaluated 
by a hearing instrument specialist. 
10+ We strongly recommend that you have your 
hearing evaluated by an hearing instrument specialist.  Contact Us

Southern Hearing Associates, Incorporated
Office Phone (334) 393-6837
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