Age-Related Hearing Loss: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Aging is a beautiful and natural part of life. However, as you age, you may begin to notice some changes in your health. This can include a change in your hearing ability. Discover the signs of age-related hearing loss and what you can do to age gracefully!Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Hearing loss due to aging is called presbycusis. Presbycusis is the gradual loss of hearing in one or both ears due to age. Studies show that 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 have hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss occurs because the hair cells in the inner ear – responsible for hearing – begin to naturally deteriorate. This process typically happens over the course of a few years, making it difficult to notice right away.Signs of Hearing Loss
While every case of hearing loss is unique as the individual, there are common signs to watch out for.- It seems like the people in your life mumble
- You frequently ask others to repeat themselves
- You can’t notice the soft sounds around you anymore (birds outside or hum of the refrigerator)
- Women and children’s voices are harder to hear
- It’s difficult to understand conversation when there is background noise
- You feel unusually tired after conversations
- People complain you turn the TV or radio up too loud