Study of aged central auditory function using the auditory middle latency response.

Objective: Investigate the auditory function of the elderly using the middle latency potentials.

Methodology: Group 1 (G1): 20 healthy individuals of both genders, older than 60 years, without hearing loss. Group 2 (G2): 20 healthy individuals of both sexes, older than 60 years, with hearing loss in frequencies from 4 to 8 kHz.