A revised and updated edition, this easy-to-read book from the USA offers deafened and hard of hearing people, their friends and relatives a useful guide to causes and common early signs of hearing loss, descriptions of hearing aids and other assistive technologies, as well as a section on tinnitus. It suggests strategies for everyday situations and times of emergency as well as tips for improving communication, which can help people adapt at work, at home and while travelling, and avoid dependency on others.
Paperback 177 pages 2002 |