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New quiz to find out if you are deaf, or in denial Deafness
Research The
quiz is part of a new campaign to help
members of the public whose hearing is not as good as it used to be a
suspect they should be doing something about it. The campaign aims to
encourage people to acknowledge
the problem
and to provide clear information on what type of hearing aids are
available.
According
to new research, fitting hearing aids as early as 50 could help improve
your hearing. The research shows that people who
are fitted with a hearing aid early make greater use of their aid, are
able to hear speech better and
participate more in social
activities.
Deafness
Research “Yet
research now shows quite clearly that people who are fitted with hearing
aids early are likely to get more benefit from them than
those who put up with a hearing loss for years before seeking
help.”
Try
the quiz for yourself
QUIZ
Are
you deaf, or in
denial?
1.
There were some great programmes on this Christmas (for a change), but
your family a.
Say that having the sound up loud simply added to the enjoyment.
b.
Accuse the TV of being on the
blink
c.
Say you’ll investigate equipment to boost the sound of the TV just for
you without spoiling 2.
You see someone you know coming towards you on the same side of the
street. Do you:-
a.
Say a cheery hello, but say, “can’t stop, busy day"
b.
Say “very well thank you!” you’re sure they asked how you
are….
c.
Tell them about your hearing problems before stopping for a
chat
3.
In an otherwise empty restaurant, the music is interfering with your
conversation with a a.
Say to your friend, “just listen to that tune, it’s one of my
favourites!”
b. Demand to speak to the manager and complain that the music is far too loud c.
Explain that you’re finding it hard to hear and ask the waiter
politely if the music could be 4.
The shop assistant has told you the price, but you didn’t catch it.
Do you:
a.
Hold out a handful of money and ask if that covers it
b.
Say
brusquely, “speak up, you’re mumbling!”
c. Say, “I’m sorry, could you repeat that, I’m a bit deaf” 5.You’re
trying to talk to someone in a crowded room. Do you:
a.
Talk non-stop so the other person can’t get a word in edgeways
b.
Say, “You should avoid parties, your voice is far too
soft”
c.
Ask your companion to repeat themselves when you can’t hear, or
suggest you go to a What
your answers mean:
Most
a’s…
You’re
a Concealer
You
suspect you have a hearing loss, but you’re going to make sure no one
else knows about it. And you certainly
aren’t going to put one of those horrid little boxes on your ear.
Life gets a bit tiring though and you know in your heart you
miss
out.
Dr
Ear says: Who are your trying to kid? Chances are your nearest and
dearest know your
hearing
isn’t so good. A problem shared is a problem halved.
Mostly
b’s
You’re
a Denier
Hearing
loss…you don’t have one. It’s people today, everyone
mumbles. And they all have their music up too loud.
And people in banks speak behind glass; so how can anyone be expected to
hear?
Dr
Ear says: Have it your own way. But ask yourself why you’re
feeling so miserable, and why you’re seeing the
world, but not joining
in.
Mostly
c’s…
You
are the Winner
You
recognise you have a hearing loss. If you haven’t been to your
GP yet about getting a hearing aid, you’re just
about to. Meanwhile, you grapple with the difficulties of being
hard of hearing and don’t let it stop you leading a normal life.
Dr
Ear says: Well done you. A hearing aid may not restore your
hearing completely, but with an aid there’ll be a lot
of sounds you can hear again, and life will be a lot
easier.
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