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What are the age-related changes that affect hearing?

By age 65, about one in three adults experiences hearing loss, a condition known as presbycusis. The effects are often subtle at first, with a slow, gradual decline over time. Understanding **what are the age-related changes that affect hearing** is the first step toward effective management and maintaining quality of life.

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What Part of the Ear Deteriorates with Age? Understanding Presbycusis

It is estimated that nearly half of all people over the age of 75 experience some degree of hearing loss, a condition known as presbycusis. This common issue is primarily caused by damage and deterioration in the inner ear, affecting the very parts that convert sound waves into the electrical signals your brain can understand. Understanding **what part of the ear deteriorates with age** can provide clarity on why hearing changes are a normal, yet manageable, part of the aging process.

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