178 – Hearing Loss in Aging (Presbycusis)

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what to know about presbycusis, the medical term for age-related hearing loss, and why it’s worth identifying and treating hearing problems sooner rather than later.
She covers:

• Why hearing loss matters in aging
• What is age-related hearing loss (presbycusis)?
• Signs and symptoms of hearing loss
• Hearing loss and cognitive decline
• Benefits of treating hearing loss
• How to know if you have hearing loss
• What to know about treating hearing loss
• Options for treating hearing loss
• Communication strategies that help
• What to do if you’re concerned
• If you’ve tried hearing aids and they didn’t work

Related episode:

• • 094 – Interview: Hearing Loss in Aging: Why It Matters & Getting Evaluated

Related Resources:

• Hearingloss.org: Communication Tips
• How to find an audiologist following best practices