Hearing in aging

Author(s)

• Hull, Raymond H.

Bibliographic Information

Hearing in aging

Raymond H. Hull

Singular Publishing Group, c1995

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-219) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This text is the first to be dedicated solely to hearing loss in older adulthood and to the process of serving the special needs of older adults who are hearing impaired. It contains information on the incidence of hearing loss and possible causes of presbyacusis. Information provided should offer a positive influence on the use of hearing aids for older adults.

Table of Contents

The anatomy of presbycusis. The affects of presbycusis. The impact of hearing impairment on aging persons. Assessment of auditory/communicative function in aging. Hearing aids - Their use and orientation for older adults. Aural rehabilitation of loder adults who are hearing impaired. Service for comfimed hearing impaired older adults in health care facilities. Evaluation in auditory rehabilitation treatment for older adults who are hearing impaired.

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Details

• NCID: BA25840639
• ISBN:
  • 1565933850
• LCCN: 94041009
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: San Diego, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: viii, 292 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RF291.5.A35
  • NLM : WV 270 H913h 1995
  • DC20 : 618.97/78
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Aged, Deaf
  • MESH : Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
  • MESH : Hearing -- in old age
  • MESH : Hearing Aids -- in old age