Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Presbycusis Fact sheet on presbycusis, the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow older. Discusses symptoms, causes, prevention, hearing aids, communication tips, and related topics. From the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health. http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/presbycusis.asp Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *