As individuals age, the hair cells in the cochlea that are responsible for detecting high-frequency sounds become damaged or less efficient. This condition makes it challenging for elderly people to hear and understand higher-pitched voices, especially in noisy environments. Therefore, when communicating with older adults, increasing the volume of one’s voice can be helpful, but it’s crucial to maintain a lower pitch. Raising the pitch might inadvertently make it harder for them to understand, as it aligns with the frequencies they struggle most to hear. Take this hearing test and let’s see if your ears are you get or older than your real age! Let me know in the comments how you did and if the result surprised you! #hearingloss #hearingtest #aging #elderly #health