The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: A Bridge to Healing

This Third Edition has been completely updated with every chapter revised, three new chapters added and two chapters retired. All contributors have brought the content of their work current to knowledge and technology that should prevail for the next several years. The collective effort of these writers covers about everything you would want to know if you have a hearing loss and are considering purchase of hearing aids. There can be a lot of uncertainty and emotions that surface during the process of addressing untreated hearing loss. The average American waits at least five years before seeking such help. In the interim, it can leave a trail of devastation and turmoil in its wake since procrastination of treatment is often at the expense of loved ones.This book charts a quiet path toward transformation and how to attain life satisfaction despite less than optimal hearing. A recurrent theme of pushing through the resistance gently and sensitively comes through. You ll understand how to align your expectations with actual hearing ability. This book is written for individuals with hearing loss as well as the entire family. Thereby, it addresses the whole person, not merely one aspect of the problem.