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Did you know nearly one-third of Americans over 65 experience age-related hearing loss? This common condition, known as presbycusis, directly impacts an individual's hearing range by gradually reducing their ability to perceive high-frequency sounds over time.
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, approximately one in three adults between the ages of 61 and 70 has hearing loss of 25 dB or more. This makes the concept of a "normal" hearing range for a 60-year-old distinctly different from that of a younger person, often involving a gradual decline in the ability to hear high-pitched frequencies.
According to the National Institute on Aging, about one-third of older adults between 65 and 74 have hearing loss. A common question arises for many entering their sixties: What is the hearing range of a 60 year old? The answer depends on individual health, genetics, and lifestyle factors, but certain patterns of age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, are well-documented.
