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Digital Offering: Online-Hörtest

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Do you have trouble understanding conversations in noisy environments, such as a crowded restaurant or a bustling marketplace?
Many people are affected by hearing loss and the resulting problems in their daily lives. Untreated hearing loss can also increase the risk of dementia. Numerous studies have now demonstrated a link between hearing loss and the development of dementia1,2,3.
Test your hearing now for free and anonymously in just three minutes The test assesses natural hearing—that is, hearing without the aid of hearing devices—and has been validated as a screening test for both healthy and affected participants4.

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Information about the Online Hearing Test
Use headphones if possible.
Since the test assesses untreated hearing loss, hearing aids should not be worn during the test.
Set the audio volume to a level that is comfortable for you. You should not change this setting again.
Conduct the test in a quiet environment.
Instructions for conducting the online hearing test
Speech and background noise are played back in both ears.
The following is a random playback of a combination of three digits, interrupted by noise.
If there are any digits you don't understand, you can press the question mark key.
If you did not understand all 3 digits, enter “?” three times.
If you made a typo, you can click the arrow button to correct the number.
You can click directly on the numbers or type them in using the numeric keypad on your computer keyboard.
If you hear brief pauses in the audio, your Internet connection may not be fast enough.
The hearing test is only reliable if you take it in your native language or if you understand the foreign language very well.

1. Ford, A.H., et al., Hearing loss and the risk of dementia in later life. Maturitas, 2018. 112: p. 1-11.

2. Mamo, S.K., et al., Hearing Loss Treatment in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review. J Speech Lang Hear Res, 2018. 61(10): p. 2589-2603.

3. Vassilaki, M., et al., Informant-based hearing difficulties and the risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Age Ageing, 2019. 48(6): p. 888-894.

4. Buschermöhle, M., et al., The German Digit Triplets Test (Part II): Validation and Pass/Fail Criteria. Z Audiol, 2015. 54 (1): p. 6–13.

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