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Approximately 20% of adults over 65 experience hearing loss, but not all hearing challenges originate in the ear itself. This guide provides an authoritative overview of what is age-related auditory processing disorder (CAPD), explaining this often-misunderstood condition.
Affecting up to 76.4% of adults over 55 according to some studies, age-related central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) is a common, though often underestimated, condition. In older adults, **auditory processing disorder** is a neurological issue where the brain struggles to interpret auditory information, even if the ears are functioning normally. This leads to significant difficulties in understanding speech, especially in complex or noisy environments.
According to research, the number of adults over 55 with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) may be as high as 76%. While APD itself isn't necessarily a progressive degenerative disease in the way conditions like Alzheimer's are, a person's ability to cope with their auditory processing disorder can diminish with age. This can make symptoms feel more severe and have a greater impact on daily life, especially in noisy environments.
