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Older adults may have hearing loss if they…

  • hear other people speaking but have to strain to understand other people's words.
  • frequently ask people to repeat what they said.
  • don't laugh at jokes because they miss too much of the story or the punch line.
  • frequently complain that people mumble.
  • need to ask others about the details of a meeting they just attended.
  • play the TV or radio louder than other people (friends, spouse and relatives).
  • cannot hear the doorbell or the telephone.
  • find that looking at people when they speak to them makes it easier to understand.

In the box below, write your observations about any possible hearing problems of your loved one. Use the warning signs above as guidelines for asking your older relative about hearing impairments.

You can print out your notes for your reference.

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