Recognizing the Onset of
Hearing Loss
Ask yourself the following questions:
Can I hear, but not understand?
Do I have difficulty following conversations in groups or in the presence of background noise?
Do I frequently ask the speaker to repeat what was said?
Do I experience ringing or buzzing sounds in one or both ears?
Do I avoid certain social situations such as theater, restaurants or parties because it is difficult to hear?
Do I feel that my quality of life has been negatively affected due to these hearing difficulties?
If you feel that you aren't hearing as clearly as you
would like to, it's important to focus not on the loss, but what you'll
gain by being able to hear clearly again. The first step in this
process is to have your hearing evaluated. An evaluation is quick,
painless and comfortable. Abingdon Advanced Hearing at Falls Plaza
Hearing Center specializes in professional and complete hearing
evaluation.