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Have you noticed some struggles with your hearing recently? Perhaps your kids or grandkids are talking to you, and you can't quite make out what they’re saying. Maybe you realize you’ve been turning the volume on the TV up louder and louder or feeling lost in conversations where there’s a lot of background noise distracting you. 

Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, affects millions of Americans and individuals worldwide. Presbycusis is the number one type of hearing loss worldwide – but you don’t have to deal with it alone. 

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Causes & Symptoms of Presbycusis ​

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As we get older, our bodies and certain functions naturally age with us, including our hearing. The tiny hair cells in our ears responsible for helping us hear gradually lose functionality, leading to presbycusis. 

Hearing loss challenges and getting older are often linked as a result, but hearing challenges can affect anyone of any age.  

Presbycusis can be caused by the natural process of aging, but factors that can trigger hearing loss also include loud noise exposure, medication side effects, and having a genetic predisposition to hearing loss. 

If you’re concerned that you’re dealing with an age-related hearing loss, symptoms to look out for include a gradual loss of hearing higher-pitched sounds, like doorbells, phones, and children’s voices, sounds feeling muffled or far away, and struggling to understand speech in loud environments like restaurants or event halls. 

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How Presbycusis Affects Your Quality of Life 

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Your ears do a lot more for your body than just hearing! Untreated hearing loss has long been linked to issues with balance, cognitive decline, anxiety and social isolation, and an increased risk of dementia. 

Age-related hearing loss can lead to major effects on your communication skills and cause rifts between loved ones with poor communication. Constant repetition can feel frustrating to ask for – you might find yourself withdrawing from social situations as a result.  

Hearing loss can be a lonely thing to experience. With the help of professional hearing care personalized to your needs, you can reconnect with your loved ones and rejoin the conversations you were missing. 

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How Berkeley Hearing Center Can Help 

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Hearing loss affects millions across the globe, but if you’re reading this, you know that you’re ready to do something about it with the guidance of the East Bay’s best audiologists. 

A comprehensive hearing test can diagnose presbycusis and provide an exhaustive understanding of your hearing challenges and what your ears need to succeed. 

Treatment for presbycusis differs from person to person; for some, annual assessments to mitigate changes to your hearing health works where further treatment options aren’t yet needed. For others, advanced hearing aid technology may be recommended to help treat hearing loss. 

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No matter what you need, our team of experts will work with you to ensure that your treatment journey is a smooth one, curated to your specific preferences and requirements. Get back to living your active and independent life with the help of hearing care today! 

To get started with an appointment or to talk to a member of our team about your questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to request a callback, or give us a call at 510-841-0681. 

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