{"product_id":"living-with-hearing-loss-marcia-b-dugan-9781563681349","title":"Living with Hearing Loss","description":"People who are hard of hearing and their friends and relatives now can learn all they need to know about hearing loss in this easy to read guide. Newly updated and revised, \u003ci\u003eLiving with Hearing Loss\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader from A to Z on the kinds and causes of hearing loss and its common early signs. Written by Marcia B. Dugan, past president of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH), this straightforward book provides thorough information on seeking professional evaluations and complete descriptions of hearing aids and other assistive technologies. Enhanced sections on the potential of cochlear implants and dealing with tinnitus distinguishes this very useful handbook. Readers also can take advantage of updated information on relevant Internet sites and a new list of resources on dealing with hearing loss. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving with Hearing Loss\u003c\/i\u003e also suggests strategies for everyday situations and times of emergency. Chapters on speechreading, oral interpreters, assertive communication, and other tips for improving communication can enable people with hearing loss to make changes at work, home, and while traveling to cope with most situations. It can raise significantly the quality of the lives of hard of hearing people while also helping them to avoid dependency upon others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marcia B. Dugan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 156368134X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781563681349\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallaudet University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.40d","brand":"Marcia B. Dugan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44616686338303,"sku":"9781563681349","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8fa65eda-ea88-4ad2-afed-6a3cc0666bd8.jpg?v=1703021726","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/living-with-hearing-loss-marcia-b-dugan-9781563681349","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}