Do you have to watch other people's faces very carefully to follow what they are saying?
	Do you notice that you can hear better with one ear than the other when using the phone?
	Do you often misunderstand what people are saying?
	Do you need to ask people to repeat what they have said?
	Have you stopped going to certain places because you can't hear there?
	Do you strain to hear normal conversation?
	Have you ever said, "I can hear, I just can't understand"?
	Have you ever accused someone of mumbling when they were talking to you?
	Do you turn the volume of the television or radio up so high that others complain?
	Do you have ringing in your ears?

If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, you should have your hearing checked by an audiologist. The more questions you answered with a yes, the more likely that you have some degree of hearing loss.

Hearing loss is a problem shared by many people. In fact, it is one of the most common health conditions, particularly as people age. Most people over the age of 65 have some hearing loss, and by age 80, almost everyone does. For millions of people, hearing aids are the answer to their hearing problems. The hearing aid makes up for much of their lost hearing. This helps them communicate better with other people and stay active in family and community life.

A hearing aid may help you, too.