It is fairly unusual for our hearing to deteriorate as we age.
But what precisely happens when this occurs? Hearing loss is a prevalent issue that affects one in every three adults over the age of 65.
Age-related hearing loss is classified into two types: conductive and sensorineural.
Conductive hearing loss occurs when the outer or middle ear is damaged, whereas sensorineural hearing loss happens when the inner ear or auditory nerve is damaged.