Complex auditory hallucinations associated with hearing impairment in elderly adults
Industrial Psychiatry Journal February 25, 2026 J.V. Ashwin, Mohit Kumar Shahi, Astha Singh et al.
Auditory hallucinations are a common yet underexplored phenomenon in individuals with hearing impairment, particularly in the elderly. Oliver Sacks syndrome, often seen in patients with sensory deprivation, is typically characterized by musical hallucinations but can also present with nonmusical auditory experiences. This case series presents three elderly patients with hearing impairment who...