Am I at a Loss?

Subtle Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Hearing loss doesn’t always arrive suddenly—it often starts subtly and progresses slowly. Many people live with early-stage hearing losses without realizing it. Most would just say it’s “people mumbling” or “background noise.” At Toronto Hearing Services, we’re here to help you catch hearing loss early—before it impacts your communication, confidence, and more importantly, cognitive health.

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Common Early Signs of Hearing Loss

Ask yourself the following:

• Do people often seem to mumble?

• Is it sometimes hard to hear in restaurants or group settings?

• Are you turning up the TV or phone volume more than you used to?

• Do you have to ask others to repeat themselves?

• Are conversations becoming tiring or frustrating?

If you answered yes to any of these, it may be time for a professional hearing evaluation.

Test your Hearing

To actually know where you are in the stages of hearing loss, you need a complete hearing profile. The only way to properly do it is an in-person visit for a comprehensive hearing testing. Check out this page for the types of testing you need.