ABSTRACT
Originally published in 1985, the chapters in this book were, with two exceptions, first prepared for and discussed at a monthly research seminar series on Hearing Loss in Adulthood during the 1983-1984 academic year. One of the exceptions was included to fill a major gap in the literature dealing with the experience of persons who suffer a moderate hearing loss in midlife. The other, by the editor, presents his observations and reiterates significant points made by a number of seminar members. As a whole this book shines a light on the experience of hearing-impaired people, particularly the loss of hearing in later life.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|32 pages
The Hearing-Impaired Population
part II|50 pages
Social and Psychological Effects of Hearing Loss
chapter Chapter 3|24 pages
Social and Psychological Effects of Hearing Loss in Adulthood: A Literature Review
part III|82 pages
Adjustment to Hearing Loss
chapter Chapter 6|14 pages
Benefits and Limitations of Amplification and Speechreading for the Elderly
part IV|30 pages
Reviewing the Issues