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Presbyacusis, hearing aids and aging

J F Corso

    Audiology : Official Organ of the International Society of Audiology
    |March 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Hearing loss in older adults (presbycusis) affects communication, with hearing aids offering potential benefits. However, age-related psychological changes can complicate hearing aid adaptation and successful outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Gerontology
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is prevalent in older adults.
    • Hearing impairment significantly impacts communication and quality of life.
    • Hearing aid use is a common intervention for age-related hearing deficits.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine factors of presbycusis and psychological changes in older adults.
    • To assess the impact of these factors on hearing aid use and effectiveness.
    • To provide insights into successful hearing aid fitting and patient adaptation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of data on hearing impairment prevalence and hearing aid usage in aging populations.
    • Description of four major classes of presbycusis (sensory, neural, metabolic, cochlear conductive).

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  • Analysis of the effects of age-related psychological changes on hearing aid adaptation.

    • Main Results:

    • Aging causes deficits in pure-tone thresholds, speech reception, and discrimination, not all correctable by hearing aids.
    • Binaural hearing aids are psychoacoustically superior to monaural devices.
    • Behavioral and personality changes in older adults complicate binaural aid adaptation and learning.

    Conclusions:

    • Hearing aid effectiveness in presbycusis is influenced by the type of hearing loss and patient-specific factors.
    • Successful hearing aid treatment requires careful evaluation, orientation, and counseling.
    • Addressing psychological and behavioral aspects is crucial for optimal hearing aid outcomes in older adults.