The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing AIDS A Bridge to Healing
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing AIDS A Bridge to Healing
Ideal for helping anyone who has a hearing deficiency to enjoy life to its fullest, this guide explores the causes and management of hearing loss and the corrective products and resources available. Readers will get professional advice on the choices of hearing devices as well as point-by-point explanations on types and care of aids and tips for extending the life of the mechanism. More than just a clinical aid, this guide also examines the anger, frustration, and denial often experienced by those with hearing loss and provides counsel to help deal with a variety of emotions. Also included is a resource section with contact information on national organizations that assist individuals with hearing impairments.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Let’s Hear it for this Book!
What a book this is. When I found out that I was going to need hearing aids I was thrilled and scared to death. How was this really going to change my life? Well this book (both editions) helped ease my fears. With the group of experts that the author brings together many questions are answered and one realizes that they are not alone. One thing that I found was that although the second edition was improved, some of the articles in the first edition that were deleted from the second was very helpful also; Great book(s)!
4 Stars Good information about hearing loss
Like most people, as you get older your hearing gets worse and worse but you place the blame on the movie makers or the failure of people not speaking loud enough. This book gives excellent information and advise on hearing loss. Some of the information on hearing aids is a little dated but you can find that with a little research on the internet. My new hearing aids from America Hears are fantastic. I can even hear the birds chirping again.
5 Stars A goldmine of information for the hard of hearing
Kudos to clinical audiologist Richard Carmen for assembling this all-star cast of experts. I found this affordable, accessible volume to be loaded with interesting and practical information for us hard of hearing. Audiologists and scientists discuss the psychology and management of hearing loss, and new hearing technologies, and answer lots of questions: What causes ringing in the ears? How do aging, drugs, and noise affect hearing? What are the varieties of hearing aids now available? What cool new hearing assistance technologies might improve my life?
5 Stars Excellent guide to overcoming Hearing Loss fears!
This book covers so many topics in such an empathetical way — extremely well written. This book will help you if you know you are losing your hearing and are downright scared/nervous about seeking help. Understanding the hearing loss is important. This is not just for the person who has suffered hearing lose and needs help, but also for the rest of the family who needs to support and help as well. This book really cannot go recommended enough!Some of the greatest scientists/audiologists that there is have come together to share in good basic English to help. Exceptional!!
5 Stars Good coverage of subject
Covers the subject clearly. Recommend for anyone who is having hearing problem and doesn’t know where to turn.
