This is relevant to cat caregiving! 😎😱 That’s because:
Tinnitus is highly prevalent among older adults, particularly those over the age of 60. Estimates suggest that 10–25% of the adult population experiences tinnitus, with prevalence increasing with age. Here are some key findings:
- Age-Related Increase – A study published in JAMA Otolaryngology found that around 30% of people over 65 report experiencing tinnitus, compared to around 10% in younger adults.
- Hearing Loss Connection – Tinnitus is often associated with age-related hearing loss (presbycusis), affecting approximately 50% of individuals over 75. Since hearing loss is a major risk factor for tinnitus, its prevalence rises in older demographics.
- Chronic and Severe Cases – While many older adults experience occasional tinnitus, about 5–15% of them report severe or chronic tinnitus that impacts daily life.
- Gender and Health Factors – Tinnitus is more common in men than women and is associated with conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which are also more prevalent in older adults.
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Overall, tinnitus is a common condition in aging populations, and while not always debilitating, it can significantly affect quality of life for some. If tinnitus is persistent or worsening, seeking medical advice is recommended.
And a lot of older people live with a domestic cat or cats as their number one companion. Tinnitus can be tolerable or intolerable depending on the severity and the sensitivity and emotional state of affairs of the sufferer. It is an important disease which is often overlooked as it cannot be heard by anyone other than the sufferer.
There is no cure for tinnitus which means that millions are sufferers are often desperate. The Medilisk MO is to leverage this desperation and get people to buy their product.
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