Take this quick test and check your ability to hear properly

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Yes

1

Do people seem to mumble or speak in a softer voice than they used to?

2

Do you sometimes miss key words in a sentence or frequently ask people to repeat themselves?

3

When you are in a group or in a crowded restaurant, is it difficult for you to follow the conversation?

4

When you are together with other people, does background noise bother you?

5

Do you need to turn up the volume on your TV or Radio?

6

Is carrying on a telephone conversation difficult?

7

Do you find it difficult to pinpoint where an object is (e.g. an alarm clock or a telephone) from the noise it makes?