Presbyacusis

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This paper explains that presbyacusis, hearing loss of older people, which is the most common cause for hearing loss in people over 55, is experienced by a majority of the people because the nerve cells eventually begin to degenerate as people age. The author reviews research projects (1) to stop or reverse this process, (2) to find further methods of curing or preventing presbyacusis and (3) to understand the traumatic psychological experience of presbyacusis not only for the victim but for all his or her family and associates. The paper concludes that, at present, aging persons will continue loosing their hearings, and the only correction they have is a hearing aid.

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"The study conducted by Karlson-Espmark, Rosenhall, Erlandson and Steel in 2000 was aimed in describing the psychosocial consequences of hearing loss. The study, conducted in Sweden, used 154 persons ages 70 to 91 with uncontaminated presbyacusis. The study used self-assessment questionnaire plus a 26 item inventory which tested the normality, communication, quality of life and environment. The assessment of normalcy showed that men are less likely to report having hearing loss up to the moment that it had significantly declined. Majority of people showed minor to severe problem with communication which increased hearing loss. Majority of the people did not report many quality of life distractions besides the inability to listen to the music."

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