Geriatrics & Aging

Geriatric audiology

In general, hearing loss increases gradually with age and is one of the most common chronic diseases in older adults, along with arthritis and hypertension.

Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, occurs gradually as you get older. It can be caused by changes in the inner ear or auditory nerve. Presbycusis can make it difficult for a person to tolerate loud noises or hear what others are saying. Affects both ears equally. Because the loss is gradual, people with presbycusis may not be aware that they have lost some of their hearing.