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Get Your Hearing Checked

 

The Benefits

Hearing problems can get worse if they're not treated. That's why it’s important to get your hearing checked. If you find out you have a hearing problem, you can take steps to deal with it before it gets worse.

There are many products that can help with hearing loss:

  • Hearing aids you wear in or behind your ear
  • Special phones that make sounds louder
  • TVs with closed captioning
  • Flashing lights to let you know when an alarm or doorbell is ringing

If you think you have a hearing loss, start by seeing a doctor. Find out what treatment choices are right for you. Hearing better is worth the effort.

Start Today: Small Steps
  • Talk to a friend or family member about what they can do to help.
  • Watch this short presentation to learn more about hearing loss.
  • Get rid of background noise - turn off the TV or radio.

Learn about getting your vision checked, another important screening for older adults.

Find additional resources from healthfinder.gov.


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