What is the most common form of sensorineural hearing loss in the elderly?
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately one in three adults aged 65 to 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those 75 and older have difficulty hearing. The most common form of sensorineural hearing loss in the elderly is known as presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, a condition with significant impacts on quality of life. This gradual and often bilateral hearing loss is a pervasive issue for millions of older adults worldwide.