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edocfu_9959128180202883
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9780813540054
Content:
In Baby Boomers and Hearing Loss, audiologist John Burkey shows readers how they can continue to enjoy youthful living, regardless of whether their hearing abilities are undiminished or severely compromised. In a reassuring and straightforward style, Burkey explains the typical causes of hearing loss, from genetic factors to years of exposure to loud noises, and demystifies the sometimes confusing results of a hearing test. Fortunately, new technologies and advances in medicine have made it easier to detect signs of initial hearing loss and to prevent it from becoming a serious problem. For those who have already sustained some damage, the author suggests ways to manage daily activities by using a range of techniques, equipment, and medical procedures. His suggestions include minor changes, such as using a vibrating alarm clock rather than one that is sound-based. More dramatic but often highly effective options, including reconstructive surgery, cochlear implants, and bone-anchored hearing aids, are also described. In his previous award-winning book, Overcoming Hearing Aid Fears: The Road to Better Hearing, Burkey addressed common fears, concerns, and misconceptions that people have about choosing and using hearing aids. In this second indispensable volume, he offers a comprehensive guide on how to cope with and prevent hearing impairment. For a generation that refuses to slow down or quietly accept limitations, this book is essential reading.
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Frontmatter --
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Contents --
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Illustrations --
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Acknowledgments --
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Introduction --
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1. What’s the Big Deal about Hearing Loss --
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2. Baby Boomers and Hearing Loss --
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3. How the Ear Works --
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4. Causes and Treatments for Hearing Loss --
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5. Hearing Aid Basics --
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6. Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction with Hearing Aids --
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7. Non–Hearing Aid Solutions --
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8. New and Future Options --
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9. The Issues That Remain --
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Resources --
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References --
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Index --
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About the Author
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In English.
Language:
English
DOI:
10.36019/9780813540054
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9780813540054
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