Key takeaways
- 1 in 3 adults 65–74 has hearing loss.
- It starts with high pitches.
- Noisy rooms get harder first.
- Get regular hearing tests.
- Hearing aids help.
Hearing changes are a normal part of aging, but you don't have to just put up with them.
How common is it?
| Age group | Hearing loss |
|---|---|
| 65–74 | About 1 in 3 people |
| 75 and older | Nearly 1 in 2 |
Why it happens
- Gradual wear of inner ear hair cells
- Less blood flow to the inner ear
- Lifetime noise exposure
- Genetics
- Diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease
- Some medicines
Early warning signs
- Asking people to repeat themselves
- Turning the TV up louder than others like
- Struggling to follow conversations in restaurants
- Voices sounding mumbled
- Trouble hearing high voices or birdsong
- Ringing in the ears
What helps
- Regular hearing tests
- Hearing aids when recommended
- Protecting your ears from loud noise
- Managing blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol
- Staying socially active
Tinnitrol supports ear health, inner ear circulation and focus as part of a daily routine; it does not replace hearing tests or hearing aids.
Get urgent care for sudden hearing loss in one or both ears.
Sources
- NIDCD (National Institutes of Health) – "Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis)."
- National Institute on Aging – "Hearing loss: a common problem for older adults."
- Mayo Clinic – "Hearing loss: symptoms and causes."
Common questions
Is hearing loss normal with age?
Yes, about 1 in 3 people aged 65–74 has some hearing loss.
What are the first signs?
Asking people to repeat themselves and struggling in noisy places.
What helps age-related hearing loss?
Regular hearing tests, hearing aids and protecting your ears.