Just as you get your vision tested and your teeth cleaned and examined regularly, you should have your hearing tested by a hearing professional regularly. People over the age of 50 should have their hearing screened annually by a qualified clinical professional. Many times, patients are not aware of the early signs or they don’t recognize them as hearing loss. It is common to think people are mumbling or the television or telephone is not functioning properly. The earlier you address potential hearing loss the better, not only for your quality of life but also for keeping all of your treatment options open.