The impact of hearing loss on the quality of life of elderly adults

Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in the elderly, and it is becoming a severe social and health problem. Especially in the elderly, hearing loss can impair the exchange of information, thus significantly impacting everyday life, causing loneliness, isolation, dependence, and frustratio...

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Published inClinical interventions in aging Vol. 7; pp. 159 - 163
Main Authors Ciorba, Andrea, Bianchini, Chiara, Pelucchi, Stefano, Pastore, Antonio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 01.01.2012
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dove Press
Dove Medical Press
Subjects
Adults
Aged
cochlea
elderly
Hearing Aids - psychology
Hearing Aids - utilization
Hearing loss
Humans
presbycusis
Presbycusis - psychology
Presbycusis - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Review
Sickness Impact Profile
Social Behavior
hearing loss
presbycusis
quality of life
elderly
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Summary:Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in the elderly, and it is becoming a severe social and health problem. Especially in the elderly, hearing loss can impair the exchange of information, thus significantly impacting everyday life, causing loneliness, isolation, dependence, and frustration, as well as communication disorders. Due to the aging of the population in the developed world, presbycusis is a growing problem that has been reported to reduce quality of life (QoL). Progression of presbycusis cannot be remediated; therefore, optimal management of this condition not only requires early recognition and rehabilitation, but it also should include an evaluation of QoL status and its assessment.
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ISSN:1178-1998
1176-9092
1178-1998
DOI:10.2147/CIA.S26059