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I Can Hear – I Just Don’t Understand the Words

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man unable to discriminate words in restaurant talking with wife

Ever notice you understand voices better on one side – or that someone you love does?

“I hear you – I just can’t understand you.”
“I always turn my head this way.”
“I hear sounds fine… it’s the words I miss.”

Often, it isn’t the person experiencing the change who notices it first.

It’s the partner who repeats themselves.
The one who turns the TV up just a little more.
The one who senses that conversations are taking more effort than they used to.

You’re not imagining it.



For many people, one ear naturally understands speech more clearly – especially in busy rooms or everyday conversations. That’s why hearing changes don’t always show up as things getting quieter.

They show up as missed words, extra effort, and small moments of disconnect that no one really wants to point out.

Hearing care isn’t about volume.
It’s about clarity, comfort, and staying connected – together.

And a hearing check doesn’t mean hearing aids.
It simply means understanding what’s happening, before small changes quietly add up.

Learn what’s really going on – together.

Call (204) 788-1083 to book a hearing check at Polo Park Hearing Centre.