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Over one-third of U.S. adults aged 65 to 74 experience hearing loss. Here's an authoritative guide explaining what is the most common pattern of hearing loss among older adults, how it progresses, and its effects on communication and quality of life.
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.
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about one-third of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss. The condition, known as presbycusis, is a gradual and typically irreversible decline, but understanding **how much hearing loss is normal with age** can help individuals take proactive steps to manage their hearing health.
About one in three people in the U.S. between ages 65 and 74 has hearing loss [1.2.6]. The inability of an older adult to hear high-frequency sound is called presbycusis, a gradual condition that significantly impacts communication and quality of life [1.2.1].
