The difficulty older adults have understanding speech has been attributed to
A) Difficulties with attention
B) Presbyopia
C) Difficulties with localizing sounds
D) Loss in sensitivity to high frequency sounds

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As people age, they typically experience a loss in sensitivity to high frequency sounds. This is known as presbycusis and can make it more difficult for older adults to understand speech.

The Difficulty Older Adults Have Understanding Speech Has Been Attributed