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Hearing allows us to communicate, enjoy music and stay aware of our environment. However, as we age, our hearing ability may naturally decline in a condition known as presbycusis. Understanding why this happens and recognizing the signs can help manage and mitigate its effects, maintaining a better quality of life as you adapt to your changing hearing and advance in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Presbycusis?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Presbycusis, also known as age-related hearing loss<\/a>, is the gradual loss of hearing that occurs as people get older. It is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, with about 5% of adults experiencing disabling hearing loss between ages 45-54, and that number increases to 10% between ages 55-64.<\/a> The condition often affects both ears equally and is primarily characterized by difficulty hearing high-frequency sounds, such as children\u2019s voices or birds chirping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factors Contributing to Presbycusis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several factors contribute to presbycusis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n