Gates G A, Rees T S
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195-7923, USA.
West J Med. 1997 Oct;167(4):247-52.
Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is a multifactorial process that affects nearly all people in their senior years. Most cases are due to a loss of cochlear hair cell function and are well mediated by communication courtesy and modern amplification technology. Severe hearing loss is generally due to cochlear problems or age-related diseases and may require speech reading, assistive listening devices, and cochlear implants, depending on the degree of loss. Presbycusis may seriously impair communication and contribute to isolation, depression, and possibly dementia. Accurate diagnosis and prompt remediation are widely available but are frequently underused. Geriatric health care and well-being is enhanced by the detection and remediation of communication disorders.
年龄相关性听力损失（老年性聋）是一个多因素过程，几乎影响所有老年人。大多数病例是由于耳蜗毛细胞功能丧失，通过沟通礼仪和现代放大技术可以得到很好的调节。严重听力损失通常是由于耳蜗问题或与年龄相关的疾病，根据听力损失程度，可能需要唇读、辅助听力设备和人工耳蜗。老年性聋可能严重损害沟通，并导致孤立、抑郁，甚至可能引发痴呆。准确的诊断和及时的治疗方法广泛可用，但常常未得到充分利用。通过检测和治疗沟通障碍可促进老年保健和福祉。
