Why are you taking this quiz?

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• I have some hearing loss so I'm checking out hearing aids.
• I’ve had a hearing exam and need hearing aids to address hearing loss.
• I already wear hearing aids and want to look at new options.
• My family and friends have told me they think I have hearing loss.

Which of the following is true for you?

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• I need to turn up the TV louder than I used to, or use subtitles.
• I can hear people talking, but sometimes words seem garbled or difficult to understand.
• I’m having trouble keeping up with conversations in noisy places like restaurants and offices.
• I find myself asking people to repeat themselves.
• My family and/or friends are telling me I seem less engaged in conversations.

Pick the phrases that best describe you and your life:

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• I notice it's harder to hear in certain situations with a lot of background noise.
• I have conversations in a variety of settings including noisy environments.
• I would be interested in a professional showing me how to use my hearing aids.
• I would prefer to have a provider help me pick my hearing aids.

Over-the-counter hearing aids require a little tech savvy. Which of the following describes you?

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• I enjoy using my smartphone for calls and texting.
• I like to use my smartphone for apps, games and video appointments.
• I need hearing aids, but am worried about not having in-person help.
• I have hearing aids now, and am interested in what new technology is out there.

Adjusting to over-the-counter hearing aids can take a little time. Which of the following describes you when learning something new?

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• When I have a manual or online guidance, I can usually figure out how a new device works.
• I don’t mind the challenge of learning new technology, but I need someone to show me the ropes.
• I get frustrated with new gadgets, and it can be hard to learn how to use them.