The process of ageing begins at birth and continues throughout life. Sensory changes can influence the way we see, hear, taste, smell, and respond to touch and pain. All these senses may be affected by ageing, though the dysfunctions of sensations of audition and vision are affected most. This research work explores the levels of vision and hearing related problems among the ageing adults. For the present study the sample comprised of N= 400 ageing adults both males and females, in the age range of 65 to 75years belonging to rural and urban setting of Jaipur district (n = 200 urban, i.e 100=male, 100=female and n = 200 rural i.e. 100= male and 100=female). Cornell Medical Index Health Questionnaire (Wig et al, 1999) was used to assess ear and eye related problems among the respondents. A very high Myopic condition was prevalent in both the section of the sample. Severe dysfunctions in eyes and ears age related changes were observed in 34 percent of urban and 33.5 percent of rural respondents. The common problems related to eyes were redness of eyes, pain, irritation and excessive watery eyes. Calculation of χ2 reveals that there was no significant difference found in the incidence of eyes and ears related problems between the two groups. 26 percent of males and 34 percent of females in urban areas and 17 percent of males and 28 percent females in rural areas were hard of hearing, also known as Presbycusis. Dimming eyesight and failing hearing can reduce physical, functional, emotional, and social well-being. Isolation, depression, and poorer social relationships often accompany sight and hearing loss. An awareness of different sensory changes and their effects can be helpful in improving quality of life.
