At what age range is "Post-lingual" hearing loss most associated with?

Post-lingual hearing loss is primarily associated with individuals who have already developed language skills, which typically occurs after they have acquired spoken language, generally around the ages of 5 years and older. This type of hearing loss can develop in various contexts, such as due to illness, aging, or ototoxic medications, often resulting in a gradual decline in hearing abilities.

The age range of 18 to 64 years encompasses young adults to middle-aged individuals who may begin experiencing hearing loss. This is particularly relevant in aural rehabilitation because these individuals require support in maintaining communication and managing the social and professional impacts of hearing loss while they are still active in daily life. Understanding post-lingual hearing loss during this phase allows for targeted interventions designed to improve quality of life and address the unique communication needs of this age group.

In contrast, pre-lingual hearing loss refers to loss occurring before the acquisition of language skills, making those in the 0-5 years age range less relevant for the classification of post-lingual. Similarly, the age range of 5-17 years may involve transitional phases in hearing but does not match the adult population typically characterized by post-lingual hearing loss. Older adults, 65 years and older, are