HEARING DIFFICULTIES?
Think your hearing isn’t quite as good as it used to be? Take this quiz for a quick assessment courtesy of Listen to the Rainbow – A Hearing Wellness Campaign Sponsored by the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services, Inc.
1. I have a problem hearing over the telephone.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
2. I find it difficult hearing at religious services, meetings or gatherings.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
3. People complain I turn the TV volume up too loud.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
4. I have trouble following conversations when two or more people are talking at the same time.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
5. I miss hearing common sounds like the telephone or doorbell ringing.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
6. I have trouble hearing conversation in a noisy background, like at a party.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
7. I get confused where sounds are coming from.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
8. I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
9. I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
10. I have worked in noisy environments.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
11. People get annoyed because I cannot understand what they say.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
12. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I will reply improperly.
(Almost Always) (50% of the time) (Occasionally) (Never)
SCORING
Almost Always
3 points
50% of the time
2 points
Occasionally
1 point
Never
0 points
If you have a blood relative who has a hearing loss, add 3 points.
Total your points
0-5 points—Your hearing is fine.
6-9 points—Suggest you see audiologist for a full hearing test.
10-above—Strongly recommend you see audiologist and Ear, Nose and Throat physician.
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Sergeant
Mark Goyer
Officer
Chrystal Steffan
Phone: 708.458.3388
police@bedfordparkpd.com |