Ask yourself the following questions. If you answer “yes” to three or more of these questions, you could have a hearing loss and might need to have your hearing checked. Do you sometimes feel embarrassed when you meet new people because you struggle to hear? Do you have difficulty hearing or understanding your family or friends? Do you often think, “I can hear but I don’t understand what is being said? Do you have trouble understanding the speech on TV, Radio, or in the theater? Do you ask people to repeat what they say? Do you think others mumble? Do you have difficulty hearing on the phone? Does anyone tell you that your TV is too loud?