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Hearing Test
Think your hearing isn't quite as good as it used to be?
Take this quiz for a quick assessment.

1. I have a problem hearing over the telephone.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

2. I find it difficult hearing at religious services, meetings or gatherings.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

3. People complain I turn the TV volume up too loud.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

4. I have trouble following conversations when two or more people are talking at the same time.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

5. I miss hearing common sounds like the telephone or doorbell ringing.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

6. I have trouble hearing conversation in a noisy background, like at a party.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

7. I get confused where sounds are coming from.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

8. I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

9. I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

10. I have worked in noisy environments.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

11. People get annoyed because I cannot understand what they say.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)

12. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I will reply improperly.
(Almost Always)      (50% of the time)      (Occasionally)      (Never)


SCORING
Almost Always     3 points
50% of the time     2 points
Occasionally     1 point
Never     0 points

If you have a blood relative who has a hearing loss, add 3 points.

Total your points

0-5 points — Your hearing is fine.
6-9 points — Suggest you see audiologist for a full hearing test.
10-above — Strongly recommend you see audiologist and Ear, Nose and Throat physician.
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