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Living with Hearing Loss » (Revised Edition)
Authors: Marcia B. Dugan, Howard E. Stone
ISBN-13: 9781563681349, ISBN-10: 156368134X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Date Published: March 2003
Edition: Revised Edition
Author Biography: Marcia B. Dugan
Book Synopsis
Having experienced hearing loss and having served as the president of the organization Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Dugan offers advice to the lay reader on how to cope with hearing loss. She discusses some of the basic science of hearing, the causes of hearing loss, and the various treatments, products, and techniques that can be used to mitigate hearing problems. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Table of Contents
| Foreword | ||
| Preface | ||
| Acknowledgments | ||
| 1 | Hearing Loss: The Early Signs | 1 |
| 2 | What Is Hearing Loss? | 4 |
| 3 | Myths about Hearing Loss: Fact and Fiction | 7 |
| 4 | How Your Hearing Loss Affects Your Family and Friends | 11 |
| 5 | How the Ear Works | 14 |
| 6 | Types of Hearing Loss | 17 |
| 7 | Causes of Hearing Loss | 20 |
| 8 | Effect of Medication on Hearing Loss | 22 |
| 9 | Noise | 25 |
| 10 | Tinnitus | 27 |
| 11 | What to Do If You Suspect a Hearing Loss | 32 |
| 12 | Understanding Your Hearing Evaluation | 34 |
| 13 | Choosing a Hearing Aid Dispenser | 39 |
| 14 | Will a Hearing Aid Help? | 41 |
| 15 | Types of Hearing Aids | 43 |
| 16 | The Importance of Fitting Hearing Aids | 49 |
| 17 | Purchasing a Hearing Aid | 52 |
| 18 | When Hearing Aids Are Not Enough | 57 |
| 19 | Hearing the Doorbell, Telephone, and Fire Alarm | 66 |
| 20 | Hearing on the Telephone | 69 |
| 21 | Cochlear Implants | 76 |
| 22 | Speechreading | 80 |
| 23 | Will an Oral Interpreter Help? | 82 |
| 24 | Assertive Communication | 85 |
| 25 | Tips for Improving Communication | 88 |
| 26 | Rearranging Your Home Environment | 91 |
| 27 | Living Alone | 93 |
| 28 | The International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss | 97 |
| 29 | What Are Your Legal Rights? | 98 |
| 30 | Hearing in Restaurants | 102 |
| 31 | Hearing in Theaters and Movies | 106 |
| 32 | Hearing in Places of Worship | 109 |
| 33 | Hearing in the Hospital | 111 |
| 34 | Hearing When Traveling | 117 |
| 35 | Hearing in the Courtroom | 122 |
| 36 | Volunteering or Returning to Work | 125 |
| 37 | A New Friend: The Internet | 128 |
| 38 | Hearing Loss and Eldercare | 132 |
| 39 | Overcoming Psychosocial Effects of Hearing Loss | 135 |
| 40 | Healthy Living/Managing Stress | 141 |
| 41 | What Is SHHH? | 147 |
| 42 | Some Final Words | 150 |
| Glossary | 153 | |
| App. A | Information Resources on Hearing Loss | 161 |
| App. B | Statistics on Hearing Loss in the Aging Population | 169 |
| Index | 171 |
Subjects
Health Books, Diet & Fitness Books
Diseases & Disorders Diseases & Disorders - General & Miscellaneous
Health Books, Diet & Fitness Books Health Medical Procedures & Consumer Education
Diseases & Disorders Diseases & Disorders - General & MiscellaneousHealth Books, Diet & Fitness Books
Health Medical Procedures & Consumer Education