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Hearing health is a crucial part of your overall wellbeing, but there are plenty of misconceptions out there.
Take this quiz to see how your knowledge stacks up!
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You got it! Audiologists recommend getting a hearing test at age 60. This provides a baseline that can be used to measure future hearing loss.
At what age should you begin getting your hearing tested?
A. 50 years old
B. 60 years old
C. 70 years old
D. 25 years old
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B. 60 years old
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Better hearing has been linked to the following health benefits:
A. Better mental health
You got it! Hearing health is part of a constellation of factors that influence mental and physical health in many ways.
B. Delayed diagnosis of Alzheimer disease
C. Lower risk of heart attack and stroke
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
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What was the most important technological innovation leading to the first commercially produced hearing aids?
A. Thomas Edison and the phonograph
B. Alexander Graham Bell and the telephone
C. Elvis Presley and super-loud rock and roll music
D. Steve Jobs and the iPod
You got it! Telephone technology made it possible to amplify sound, and to control its frequency — both crucial elements of modern hearing aids.
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B. Alexander Graham Bell and the telephone
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Today’s hearing aids are much smaller and more technologically sophisticated than they were even five years ago. Which of the following devices can they be used with?
A. Your cell phone or tablet, with a direct stereo audio connection for phone calls and video chats
B. Your television, with a direct link to the TV audio system
C. The Mars Rover
D. A and B
You got it! Modern hearing aids connect wirelessly to the audio feeds of the devices we use to chat with family and friends, or for entertainment.
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D. A and B
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Hearing devices have changed a lot over the years. Just for fun, what do you think the earliest devices were called?
(Hint: They arrived in the 17th century.)
A. Ear trumpets
B. Mini-megaphones
C. Heliophones
You got it! Ear trumpets came in many sizes and shapes, and were fashioned out of iron and animal horns.
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A. Ear trumpets
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Which of the following celebrities are known to use hearing devices, according to media reports?
A. William Shatner
B. Whoopi Goldberg
C. Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings
You got it! There are lots of celebrities who use devices to help them thrive despite hearing loss.
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B. Your television, with a direct link to the TV audio system
A. Your cell phone or tablet, with a direct stereo audio connection for phone calls and video chats
D. Ryan Gosling
E. All of the above
F. A, B and C
F. A, B and C
A. William Shatner
B. Whoopi Goldberg
C. Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings
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All hearing aids are visible and can easily be distinguished from wireless earbud headphones.
A. True
B. False
You got it! Many hearing aids fit into the ear canal, so nobody can tell if you’re wearing them. Other models look exactly like wireless earbuds.
Incorrect. Many hearing aids fit directly into the
ear canal, so nobody can tell if you’re wearing them. Other models look exactly like wireless earbuds.
B. False
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If I buy hearing aids, do I have to pay for them entirely up front?
A. Nope, not at all. Financing is available. The average cost is between $28 and $111 per ear, per month.
Correct! You can stretch the cost of your hearing aids into a monthly plan, similar to the cost of your cellphone.
Incorrect. But here’s the good news: You can stretch the cost of your hearing aids into a monthly plan, similar to the cost of your cellphone.
B. Yes. The full cost is due upon receiving your hearing aids.
A. Nope, not at all. Financing is available. The average cost is between $28 and $111 per ear, per month.
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Hearing loss is progressive. It usually gets worse as we get older. As a result, it’s best to catch problems early and address them right away.
Correct! You should get your hearing tested frequently after age 60 to catch any problems.
Incorrect. Hearing is a normal part of aging, and it usually gets worse over time. Get your hearing tested regularly after age 60 to catch any problems.
A. True
B. False
A. True
How much does it cost to get a hearing test?
A. About $250 per visit
B. Just $99!
You got it! There’s absolutely no cost for
a hearing test at HearingLife Canada.
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C. It’s totally free at all HearingLife Canada clinics
C. It’s totally free at all HearingLife Canada clinics
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Congratulations!
You did great, and we hope you learned a lot along the way. If you’re over age 60, be sure to get a baseline hearing test, and get frequent checkups over the next few years.
For more information, and to book a free hearing test at a HearingLife Canada clinic, visit hearinglife.ca.