Presbycusis is a type of hearing loss that is caused by the natural aging process and is not a common type of hearing loss in older adults.

Age-related changes in the inner ear are the most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss in older adults.

Ear pain is a sign of conductive hearing loss.

Age-related changes in the inner ear are the most common cause of mixed hearing loss in older adults.

Diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are all risk factors for hearing loss in older adults.

Hearing aids are the most effective treatment for sensorineural hearing loss in older adults.

Wearing hearing aids can improve communication, reduce social isolation, and increase independence in older adults.

Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are the most common type of hearing aid.

Hearing aids should be cleaned once a week to remove earwax and debris.

Hearing aids should be stored in a cool, dry place to prevent damage.

Hearing aids typically last 3-5 years.

To communicate effectively with someone who has hearing loss, speak loudly and clearly, face the person and make eye contact, and use simple language and avoid slang.

To reduce the risk of hearing loss in older adults, protect your ears from loud noise, get regular hearing checkups, and manage your risk factors for hearing loss.

Age-related changes in the inner ear are the most common cause of tinnitus in older adults.

Sound therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and medication can all be used to manage tinnitus.