{"product_id":"hearing-loss-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Hearing Loss for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrank Lin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNicholas Reed\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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(TM) 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* (TM) Johns Hopkins University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimple steps to hear better--and live better\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing naturally declines over time, even for those of us who didn't attend loud concerts or crank up the volume in our earbuds. Nearly 20 percent of Americans have hearing loss, and for those 60 and older, that spikes to 50 percent. Too many of us neglect our hearing, and when we do, we can miss out on conversations, lose connections, and increase our risk for falls, loneliness, depression, cognitive decline, and even dementia. In \u003ci\u003eHearing Loss For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Frank Lin and Dr. Nicholas Reed -- top experts in their field -- explain how hearing degrades over time and what you can do about it, from making simple lifestyle changes to using technology, including traditional and new over-the-counter hearing aids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how hearing works and why it declines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind a hearing doctor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpret the results of your hearing test and seek treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the best hearing aid, whether traditional or OTC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow what insurance covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank R. Lin, MD, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicholas S. 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