Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis)
Loss of that gradually occurs because of changes in the inner or in individuals as they grow older.
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About Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis)
Age-related (presbycusis) is the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most of us as we grow older. It is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults.
Approximately one in three people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 has , and nearly half of those older than 75 have . Having trouble hearing can make it hard to understand and follow a doctor’s advice, respond to warnings, and hear phones, doorbells, and smoke alarms. Hearing loss can also make it hard to enjoy talking with family and friends, leading to feelings of isolation.
Age-related most often occurs in both , affecting them equally. Because the loss is gradual, if you have age-related hearing loss you may not realize that you’ve lost some of your ability to hear….