I never had any problems with hearing people... But, what I find interesting, is that I recently studied at a school with younger students, and I was never treated differently by the students (or teachers). Nobody made fun of me or said stupid remarks, etc...
Yet, I work with older people in my department in a hospital that also associates with aged care. Sometimes I feel I am working in a hostile environment... It seems to me that young people are better understanding from my perspective.
Anyway, overall, I have no issues with hearings. There are good and bad people in both worlds.