1. Do you have difficulty hearing in noisy restaurants?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
2. Do people sound like they are mumbling?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
3. Do you have difficulty understanding speech on the telephone?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
4. Can you understand men better than women or children?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
5. Do you seem to hear better out of one ear better than the other?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
6. Do you have difficulty hearing someone who is speaking in a whisper?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
7. Do you find yourself turning up the volume on the TV?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
8. Do your family members make comments about your ability to hear?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
9. Do you frequently ask people to repeat themselves?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
10. Have you been or are you frequently exposed to loud noises?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
If you answered “yes” or “sometimes” to any of these questions, you may be suffering from hearing loss.
Call (510) 629-6142 today to book an appointment for your hearing evaluation!
Bring it with you when you come for your appointment to help your Audiologist make an accurate diagnosis of your hearing ability.

We are providing training for staff at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward as part of their continuing education program. We are presenting ideas on how to communicate with a hearing-impaired patient, how to identify hearing loss during the assessment process, and a FAQ session on all you need to know about hearing aids.
Our goal is to provide them with the ability to better communicate with patients during their stay at St. Rose Hospital.
Please see our Hearing Resources tab for newly uploaded ALD Catalog and Emergency Kit List. These are just a few extra tools compiled for you by the staff of The Hearing Center of Castro Valley. Please call (510) 537-4211 with any questions!