Hearing loss is very common with aging and is one of the most correctable yet often unrecognized problems. It contributes significantly to social isolation. About 25% of people between 65 and 74 years of age and 50% of people age 75 or older report difficulty hearing. Unfortunately, although 65% of those age 85 and older report hearing difficulty only 8% use a hearing aid or other assistive listening device. After age 60 there appears to be a 10dB reduction in hearing sensitivity each decade. Older men are more likely to have hearing loss than older women and people with Alzheimer's disease have a higher rate of hearing impairment than others.