Many men and women in middle age begin experiencing hearing loss, often in so subtle a way that they aren't fully aware of the barriers to communication it creates. The author of this book describes hearing loss and its common early signs, discusses its kinds and cause, and gives information on seeking a professional evaluation. Also described are technologies, including hearing aids. Here too is advice on dealing with hearing loss in every day situations and in times of emergency, There are suggestions on making changes in work, home, and travel environments so that people with hearing loss will learn to cope with most situaitons and avoid becoming dependent on others.
- ISBN10 0764100173
- ISBN13 9780764100178
- Publish Date 1 May 1997
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 11 August 2011
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Peterson's Guides,U.S.
- Imprint Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 146
- Language English