At Home Hearing Self-Test

I have to strain to hear conversations.

I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time.

I miss hearing some common sounds like the phone or doorbell ringing.

I sometimes get confused about where sounds come from.

I have trouble hearing over the telephone.

I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as at a party.

People complain that I turn the TV volume too high.

I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves.

I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children.

I have worked in noisy environments (assembly lines, jackhammers, jet engines, etc.).

Many people I talk to seem to mumble or do not speak clearly.

People get annoyed because I misunderstand what they say.

I misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses.

I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I may reply improperly.

To be answered by a family member or friend: Do you think this person has a hearing loss?