The hearing-loss guide : useful information and advice for patients and families /
Burkey, John M., 1959-
The hearing-loss guide : useful information and advice for patients and families / John M. Burkey ; foreword by Robert L. Daniels, M.D., F.A.C.S. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part One: Hearing-Loss Basics -- 1. The ABCs of Hearing Loss -- 2. Hearing Aids and Other Gadgets -- 3. Treatments for Hearing Loss -- Part Two: First-Hand Experience and Advice -- 4. Real-Life Consequences of Hearing Loss -- 5. Coping and Getting Help -- 6. The Hearing-Aid Experience -- 7. A Wish List -- 8. First-Hand Advice -- 9. Advice from Spouses or Signifi cant Others -- 10. Themes and Parting Advice -- Resources -- Appendix: Hearing-Loss Questionnaires -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index
Although millions of people could use good advice about hearing loss, it turns out that asking is difficult. This book directly addresses the problem: it provides useful, first-hand advice from people who have experienced hearing loss themselves, along with accurate treatment information from a highly experienced audiologist.
9780300213539 (electronic bk.) 0300213530 (electronic bk.)
C7580B10-F0A3-4BEF-A064-F2DEA148FB2F OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
Deafness.
Hearing disorders.
Hearing aids.
Deafness
Hearing Disorders
Hearing Aids
Surdité.
Troubles de l'audition.
Prothèses auditives.
MEDICAL--Surgery--General.
Deafness.
Hearing aids.
Hearing disorders.
Electronic books.
RF290 / .B872 2015eb
617.8
The hearing-loss guide : useful information and advice for patients and families / John M. Burkey ; foreword by Robert L. Daniels, M.D., F.A.C.S. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part One: Hearing-Loss Basics -- 1. The ABCs of Hearing Loss -- 2. Hearing Aids and Other Gadgets -- 3. Treatments for Hearing Loss -- Part Two: First-Hand Experience and Advice -- 4. Real-Life Consequences of Hearing Loss -- 5. Coping and Getting Help -- 6. The Hearing-Aid Experience -- 7. A Wish List -- 8. First-Hand Advice -- 9. Advice from Spouses or Signifi cant Others -- 10. Themes and Parting Advice -- Resources -- Appendix: Hearing-Loss Questionnaires -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index
Although millions of people could use good advice about hearing loss, it turns out that asking is difficult. This book directly addresses the problem: it provides useful, first-hand advice from people who have experienced hearing loss themselves, along with accurate treatment information from a highly experienced audiologist.
9780300213539 (electronic bk.) 0300213530 (electronic bk.)
C7580B10-F0A3-4BEF-A064-F2DEA148FB2F OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
Deafness.
Hearing disorders.
Hearing aids.
Deafness
Hearing Disorders
Hearing Aids
Surdité.
Troubles de l'audition.
Prothèses auditives.
MEDICAL--Surgery--General.
Deafness.
Hearing aids.
Hearing disorders.
Electronic books.
RF290 / .B872 2015eb
617.8