Hearing

  • speaking louder than necessary in a conversation;
  • constantly asking for words to be repeated;
  • straining to hear;
  • misunderstanding conversations;
  • favoring one ear;
Hearing loss can result in less social interaction, hearing loss
may contribute to loneliness, depression, and loss of
independence. However, hearing aids and other devices are
available to help you hear.
What is hearing loss?
Hearing loss is a sudden
or gradual decrease in
how well you can hear.
Depending on the cause,
it can range from mild to
severe and can be
reversible, temporary, or
permanent. Hearing loss
is also known as hearing
impairment, which
includes being born
without hearing
(congenital hearing loss).  

Gradual hearing loss
affects people of all ages
and is the third most
common long-term
(chronic) health problem
in older Americans.  It
affects up to 40% of
people age 65 and older
and up to 80% of people
older than 85.
                       
  • thinking that people always
    mumble;
  • turning the television or radio up
    louder than usual;
  • having difficulty hearing on the
    telephone;
  • withdrawing from social contact;
  • ringing or buzzing in the ears
    (tinnitus);
  • appearing dull and disinterested;
    and
  • being slow to respond.
Signs of hearing loss
For Additional information, please visit the National Institute
on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders by
clicking below:  
                       www.nihseniorhealth.gov