Hearing is one of our most precious senses, essential for survival, communication, and the enjoyment of music and sound. Yet its loss is common, affecting an estimated 10 million people in the UK, and often resulting in anxiety, isolation, depression and decreased confidence. Some research has even linked it with dementia. The good news is that today's treatment is more sophisticated than ever before. Living with Hearing Loss explores different forms and causes of impairment, and what can be done to treat and prevent it.
 
Topics include:
- the auditory system and how it works
- the effects of deafness on relationships, work, mood and well-being
- associated conditions, such as tinnitus, loudness intolerance, and vertigo
- communication training
- hearing aids and implantable devices
- hearing-assistance technology
- your rights
- adjusting and coping
- when you someone you know has hearing loss
 
Size: 138mm x 216mm x 11mm
Paperback
No. pages: 144