{"product_id":"hearing-loss-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781119880578","title":"Hearing Loss For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119880578","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHearing Loss For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFrank Lin (Author), Nicholas Reed (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119880578, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 September 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.5 x 1.3 cm, 0.386 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImprove your hearing, enhance your life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith new advice on just-released over-the-counter hearing aids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing loss can be frustrating, but in fact it’s common and treatable. \u003ci\u003eHearing Loss For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, written by top experts in the field in collaboration with AARP, walks you through how to get the help you need to clearly hear the sounds of life—whether you’re at home, at work, or out and about. And hearing health is critical: Hearing loss can increase your risk of falls and injuries, isolation and depression, and even cognitive decline and dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors Frank Lin and Nicholas Reed at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine lay out the steps to hearing health:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding how hearing works—and how it changes as we age\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding specialists you can trust\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermining whether you need testing and, if so, where to turn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing your Hearing Number™ to monitor how your hearing changes over time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning practical solutions for hearing better at home, at work, on the phone, and in restaurants and theaters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing the right hearing aid, including just-approved over-the-counter hearing aids, and getting them adjusted to work for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExploring the pros and cons of cochlear implants and other surgical options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovering the costs of hearing health care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re concerned about your own or a friend or relative’s hearing, this is the one book you’ll need. For what can seem like a complicated, stressful and lengthy process, \u003ci\u003eHearing Loss For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e tackles the topic head-on and provides you with expert guidance to put your mind at ease on the path to better hearing. \u003cbr\u003e* ™ Johns Hopkins University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Understanding Hearing Loss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Cheers to Your Ears!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why Hearing Loss Happens 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing takes place over two steps 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing loss happens as the inner ear wears out 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors that affect your hearing over time 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Hearing Loss in Context 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing loss happens to everyone 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow hearing loss impacts our health and well-being 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits of addressing hearing loss 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Can Do about Hearing Loss 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow your hearing 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing communication strategies 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing technologies 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Support You Need 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Understanding How Hearing Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Sound? 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow sound gets its sound 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat sound “looks” like 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Hear, You Need Your Ear! 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal ear 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiddle ear 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInner ear 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing with Your Brain 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo ears are better than one 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s not just sound — “seeing” what you hear 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContext matters 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing Where the System Can Break Down 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen sound quality is poor 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the sound can’t get in 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the inner ear garbles the encoding of sound 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the brain struggles to process sound 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing Trouble Hearing 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Looking at Types of Hearing Loss and Minimizing Risk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Why Hearing Gets Worse Over Time 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Causes of Hearing Loss Over Time 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiological aging processes 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular risk factors 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetics 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Your Risk for Hearing Loss 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoise exposure 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your ear heart-healthy 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Other Conditions That Affect Hearing 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe almighty ear infection 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarwax — ick! 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiseases of the ear 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCausing Tinnitus 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTinnitus explained 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTinnitus triggers 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Realizing What You Lose When You Can’t Hear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Is Like a Game of Catch 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing loss affects how well you can play catch 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy playing catch is sometimes easier or harder 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication and hearing loss in critical situations 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching for a Reduction in Social Interaction 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Mental and Emotional Health 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is loneliness? 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow loneliness hurts your health 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at hearing loss and loneliness 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLosing Physical Abilities 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow hearing affects your physical abilities 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow hearing affects your balance 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with a Decline in Cognitive Function 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are cognition and dementia? 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing loss and dementia — say what? 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing aids to prevent dementia? 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Evaluating How You Hear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Recognizing Hearing Loss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMissing the Signs of Hearing Loss 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarely noticeable changes 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryone else is mumbling! 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompensating until you can’t 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t know what you’re missing 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSussing Out Whether Your Hearing Has Declined 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Get Your Hearing Tested 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreening, testing, and diagnostics 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a baseline 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting regular hearing checkups 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when you should get tested immediately 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShrugging Off the Stigma of Hearing Loss 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring about your hearing above what other people think 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s okay to wear hearing aids 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe stigma is fading 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Seeing a Hearing Loss Professional and Getting Tested\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know the Hearing Care Team 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudiologist: Assessing and addressing hearing loss 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOtolaryngologist: Comprehensive medical care for the ear 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing instrument specialist: Focusing on the hearing aid 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe most important team member: You! 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for the Assessment 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt all starts with history 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo know the ear is to see the ear 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Expect during the First Part of the Diagnostic Hearing Test 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking up on pure-tones: “Listen for the beeps” 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting your hearing with air and bone conduction 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Other Hearing Assessment Measures 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting whether sound is getting to the middle and inner ears 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring your speech understanding 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating how the brain reacts to sound 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting when sound is clear but difficult to understand 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne and Done or a Regular Occurrence? 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Making Sense of Your Hearing Test Results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of Reading Results 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Audiogram: What Does That Graph Mean? 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudiogram 101 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing loss categories on the audiogram 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Hearing Loss with the Audiogram 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Xs and Os of hearing 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiving into details of your hearing loss 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the audiogram to make sense of how hearing loss affects you 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hearing Number: An Easier Way to Make Sense of Your Hearing 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere the hearing number comes from 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the hearing number means to you 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes my hearing number change? 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do with your hearing number 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to get your hearing number 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuiding Your Hearing Health Journey with Your Results 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitor changes in hearing 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse it or lose it 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Taking Charge of Your Hearing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Fine-Tuning Your Life to Hearing Loss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Where Adjustments Can Be Made 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding No-Tech Communication Strategies for Everyday Situations 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet close 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe face-to-face 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarize and repeat (“Huhs” don’t help!) 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing Your Listening Environment 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn down any background sounds 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid reverberation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePick the right restaurants 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Everyday Technology Strategies 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosed captioning 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoice over internet protocol (VOIP) calls and videocalls 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Up for Yourself 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to identify that you’re having trouble hearing 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving the speaker a solution 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing self-advocacy 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading about others with hearing loss 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Out Support Groups 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Looking at How Hearing Aids Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Hearing Aids 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe anatomy of a hearing aid: How hearing aids work 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing aids don’t make all sounds louder 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing clarity of sound with hearing aids 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the Different Styles of Hearing Aids 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehind-the-ear 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn-the-ear 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the pros and cons of hearing aid styles 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Understanding Your Hearing Aid Options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Where to Start for Your Needs 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Two Ears Means Two Hearing Aids 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs using only one hearing aid harmful? 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe exception to the rule 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Prescription Hearing Aid 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with a professional to purchase hearing aids 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing your hearing aids with a professional 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Pathway 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basics of OTC hearing aids 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding where to buy your OTC hearing aid 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to choose from too many options 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to seek professional assistance with OTC hearing aids 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Basic or Premium Hearing Aids 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: You’ve Got Hearing Aids: Now What?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Expectations Is Key 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Used to Your Hearing Aids 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice makes perfect 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities to get used to hearing aids 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrust the process 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting and Manipulating Your Hearing Aids 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with batteries 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting hearing aids in your ears 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the sound of hearing aids 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for and Maintaining Your Hearing Aids 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a maintenance routine 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding situations that are bad for your hearing aids 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting common problems with hearing aids 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When It’s Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aid to a New Generation 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Technology That Boosts Hearing and Hearing Aids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaptioning Your Life 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing captions on TV 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining and using captioned phones (They’re free!) 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaptioning in video conference calls 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCART for live sessions 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutfitting Your Home with Hearing-Friendly Tech 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Integration Technology 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Bluetooth and hearing aids 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating smartphone apps 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Hearing Aid Accessories 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a remote control 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying out a remote microphone 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting to the TV 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreaming all your devices 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mighty Telecoil: Getting a Direct Connection to Sound Signals 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooping in telecoils in public spaces 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelecoils and telephones 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelecoil with FM and infrared systems 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHas Bluetooth replaced telecoils? (No!) 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSounding Out Personal Amplifiers 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemystifying PSAPs versus hearing aids 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reality of using PSAPs 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the unregulated amplifier marketplace 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill OTC hearing aids replace PSAPs? 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Medical and Surgical Treatment of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHearing Loss\u003c\/b\u003e 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into Medications That Treat Hearing Loss 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing steroids for sudden hearing loss 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking medications for problems with the external or middle ear 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Different Surgeries for Hearing Loss 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgeries for conductive hearing loss 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgery for sensorineural hearing loss 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther surgically implantable hearing devices 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Supporting Hearing Needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Helping Those with Hearing Loss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting How Hearing Loss Influences Relationships 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Hearing Loss from the Other Side 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotions that often accompany hearing loss 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing hearing aids don’t cure hearing loss 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering How to Be a Good Communication Partner 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove close and speak face-to-face 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepeat and reword 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeak slowly and clearly 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet your partner’s attention before speaking 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose the right environments for conversations 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing technologies to help communication 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out Hearing and Communication Needs 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing non-verbal cues 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the hearing number as a guide 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting People on Their Hearing Care Journey 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Paying for Hearing Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying for Hearing Services 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing testing 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical and surgical evaluation 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing rehabilitative support services 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Down Hearing Aid Costs 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing out-of-pocket-options 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking on insurance coverage options for hearing aids 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking to the future: Over-the-counter hearing aids 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into Veterans Administration benefits 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking charitable foundations 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing health savings and flexible spending accounts 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Your Rights as Someone with Hearing Loss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into Disability and Hearing Loss 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do you define disability? 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to follow a social model of disability 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Role of the Americans with Disabilities Act 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscouraging disability discrimination in the workplace 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessibility and accommodations in public 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on telephones and television 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the Social Security Administration Disability Benefits 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining hearing loss for Social Security disability benefits 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Claims for SSDI 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Supplemental Security Income 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitiating a claim 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvocating to Advance Your Hearing Rights 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvocating for change 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving organization policy 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten (Plus One) Considerations When Purchasing Hearing Aids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying More Does Not Guarantee Better Outcomes 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting from the Many Styles 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Brand 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Hearing Aids with Telecoils 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering Your Hearing Aid with Rechargeable Batteries 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on Open or Closed Fit 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsuring Your Hearing Aids with a Trial Period Warranty 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing and Supporting Your Hearing Aids 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Health with Hearing Aids 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessorizing Your Hearing Aids 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Expectations and Practicing 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Everyday Strategies to Hear Better\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Close and Face-to-Face 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize the Hearing Needs of the People You’re Talking With 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn Down the Background Sounds 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Just Ask “Huh?” 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Good Listening Environments 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Closed Captioning 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWear Headphones When Listening to Music or Watching Media 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Video Calls or VOIP When Calling Others 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomize the Hearing and Sound Features on Your Smartphone 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Hearing Number 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Myths about Hearing Loss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing Loss Is Just Part of Getting Older so It Can’t Be That Important 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Hearing Is Fine; It’s Just That Everyone Is Mumbling 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrouble Hearing? 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