How do you know you will benefit from hearing aids?

How do you know when it’s time to start thinking about hearing aids? Here are a few indicators to look for:

• You ask your family and friends to repeat what they say–on a regular basis.
• You get frustrated from not understanding what others are saying.
• Your family says you talk too loudly.
• You have trouble hearing when your back is turned to the speaker.
• You turn the television or radio up so loud it disturbs the rest of your family.
• You have trouble hearing or understanding what was said when there is lots of background noise.
• You find telephone conversations increasingly difficult.
• You go out of your way to avoid going to noisy places, because it