Where Are You On Your Hearing Wellness Journey?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  If your friend were to describe you with a piece of produce, who would they say you're most like?

  • A.
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    Cool Cucumber
  • B.
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    Tart Cherry
  • C.
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    Sweet Strawberry
  • D.
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    Sour Lemon
• 2.
  How well do you understand someone you're facing and the room is quiet?

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  • A.
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    Easily understand them. No problem.
  • B.
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    Sometimes I struggle.
  • C.
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    I always have a problem.
  • D.
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    I really don't know.
• 3.
  How many times do you say, “Huh” or ask for someone to repeat during a conversation?

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  • A.
    None
  • B.
    Once
  • C.
    Two to three times
  • D.
    Too many times to count
• 4.
  Do you ever become saddened by your struggles with hearing?

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    No.
  • B.
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    Sometimes.
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    Yes, pretty much all the time.
• 5.
  On average, how well do you understand someone talking while sitting at a table in a NOISY restaurant?

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    Easily understand them. No problem.
  • B.
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    Sometimes I struggle.
  • C.
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    I always have a problem.
  • D.
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    I really don't know.
• 6.
  How many times have you *chosen* NOT to go to an event in the past two years because you feared you wouldn't be able to hear? 

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    Never.
  • B.
    Sometimes.
  • C.
    A lot. Why even bother trying?
• 7.
  How well do you hear when sitting in the audience at a large meeting place? 

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    Easily understand them. No problem.
  • B.
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    Sometimes I struggle.
  • C.
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    I always have a problem.
  • D.
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    I really don't know.
• 8.
  Do you have trouble staying focused when you need to listen for an extended period of time and you're simply too tired.

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    Always
  • B.
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    Often
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    Sometimes
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    Never
• 9.
  How well do you understand someone who is talking with you on the phone (and you can't see the person's face)?

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    Easily understand them. No problem.
  • B.
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    Sometimes I struggle.
  • C.
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    I always have a problem.
  • D.
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    I really don't know.
• 10.
  Meet the map to your hearing journey!    Which X marks your current spot on the road to you accomplishing better hearing?

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    CURIOSITY --- I'm not even sure if I'm having hearing problems.
  • B.
    DISCOVERY --- I'm realizing I have a problem hearing, but I'm not sure about where to go and what solutions are available for me. 
  • C.
    SYSTEMIZATION --- I need to find a way to take what I have and what I know and put it all together so I'm hearing my best. I either have hearing aids, or I know which ones I want to get, but I'm not sure the best approach to put it all together.
  • D.
    SUPPORTIVE --- I want to help someone I'm worried about. I'm here to find out more information, so I can encourage them to make a positive change in their life and do something about their hearing.
• 11.
  Have you ever tried some sort of hearing amplification or amplifier device?

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  • A.
    Nope. I don't need it.
  • B.
    No, but I probably should.
  • C.
    Yes, but it didn't work.
  • D.
    Yes, and I'm currently happy with my hearing system.
  • E.
    Yes, and I’m fairly happy, but wish I could learn more about how to make them work better.
• 12.
  About how long ago did you last have your hearing tested? (By the way, some people have normal hearing, but more testing has shown an Auditory Processing Disorder.)

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    Never.
  • B.
    Grade school screening, I think.
  • C.
    More than 10 years ago.
  • D.
    Pretty recently. (Within the last 2 years)

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Curiosity

  Cool! You generally do not have any issues hearing. Now, it is normal to struggle to hear what others are saying in noisy situations, but if you feel as though this is worsening, please schedule an appointment to be evaluated by an audiologist. A large portion of the population report hearing just fine in quiet, but they notice problems when other competing sounds are in the room. This can happen because their hearing changed only in a certain region of the ear, where the consonants are heard. This can make it hard to know if and when you should have your hearing evaluated.
• 2.
  Discovery

  Oh no! Looks like you have some hearing issues, which could lead to chronic fatigue, social isolation, and depression. If possible, make an appointment to have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist.
• 3.
  Systemization

  Oh no! Looks like you have some hearing issues, which could lead to chronic fatigue, social isolation, and depression. If possible, make an appointment to see your audiologist because you may need a hearing instrument cleaning or hearing instrument adjustment. You may also benefit from some more extensive coaching with tips and tricks to hear your best as well as some listening therapy exercises.
• 4.
  Supportive Person / Caregiver