The first step in addressing possible hearing loss in yourself or a loved one is taking a hearing assessment.
The National Hearing Test offers an independent hearing screening you can take from the comfort of your home either through your telephone or on a computer or mobile device.
This scientifically validated screening – free for AARP members – remains confidential and can help you take the next steps toward your hearing health.
36 million Americans suffer from hearing loss
Nearly half have never been tested.
This is a first-of-its-kind screening test in the United States. The goal of the National Hearing Test is to give you a simple, 10-minute test that can help you understand your hearing status and decide whether you should seek a full-scale evaluation of your hearing.
You can take the test using your telephone, or you can take it with a computer or mobile device with headphones ‐‐ and it’s free for AARP Members.
Your test results are completely confidential and will not be shared with any provider of hearing products or services.
Signs you might have a hearing problem
Turning up the volume?
You find yourself overcompensating by increasing the volume on your TV or other devices.
Having trouble listening or speaking?
You have difficulty with conversations in noisy places. Or others are often telling you to speak lower..
Frequently exposed to loud noise?
Excessive noise at work or at home, or even loud music on earbuds, can cause hearing loss.
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