Hearing loss is probably the most typical ailments which affects older adults. Roughly 17 percent, or thirty six million, of US adults claim that they've some degree of hearing loss. Approximately one-third of people in the USA, 65 to 74 years of age and forty seven percent of those 75 and older have hearing loss. Males are more likely to suffer hearing problems than women.

People who have hearing difficulties might find it difficult to have a gossip with family and friends. They may also have hassle grasping a physician's advice, addressing warnings, and listening to door-bells and alarms.

Hearing difficulties come in many forms. The difficulties can vary from a light decrease, in which an individual misses certain high-pitched sounds, such as the voices of women and youngsters, to a total loss of hearing. It can be genetic or it can result from disease, trauma, certain medications, or long-term exposure to noise.

There are 2 general categories of hearing problems. Sensorineural hearing problems, arise when there is damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve. This type of hearing loss is permanent.