10 Symptoms of Hearing Loss
If you experience these warning signs repeatedly or in combination, they may indicate a hearing loss.
- People seem to mumble more frequently.
- You experience ringing in your ears.
- You often ask people to repeat themselves.
- Your family complains that you play the radio or TV too loudly.
- You no longer hear normal household sounds, such as the dripping of a faucet or the ringing of a doorbell.
- You have difficulty understanding a conversation when in a large group or crowd.
- You have trouble understanding all the words in a conversation.
- You find telephone conversation increasingly difficult.
- You have trouble hearing when your back is turned to the speaker.
- You have been told you speak too loudly.
If you’re experiencing hearing loss symptoms of any kind, we strongly encourage you to schedule a free hearing test.
Whose Affected by Hearing Loss?
- 1 in 10 Americans have a hearing loss – more than 31,000,000 people.
- 29% of people over age 65 have a hearing loss.
- 3 in 10 people over 60 have hearing problems.
- 60% – the majority of people with hearing loss are male.
- 1 in 6 baby boomers (ages 41-59) have hearing problems.
- 65% of people with hearing loss are below retirement age.
Questions? We have answers at 1-800-497-7772. You can also contact us via email.

