DR. ERIC FREDERICK, Audiologist, has invested decades of work in nonprofit hearing clinics; hospitals; ear, nose, and throat surgery offices; and private-practice audiology to aid patients of all ages with better communication. He obtained his bachelor’s from Indiana University, master’s from Washington University, St. Louis, and doctorate from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. He is the founder of Audiology Center Northwest LLC in Portland, and Better Hearing Academy LLC, an online education site for people with hearing loss and ringing in the ears.

• About the Author Foreword Introduction How Am I Harmed by Waiting Too Long for Hearing Aids? How Can I Choose a Great Audiologist? What Can I Expect in My First Visits to the Audiologist? Do I Even Need Hearing Aids? Understanding Hearing Tests Why Is My Hearing Loss Harder to Correct Than a Vision Problem? What Types of Help for My Hearing Loss Are Available? How Do Hearing Aids Work for Me? What Insurance Coverage and Legal Protections Will I Have When I Purchase Hearing Aids? Conclusion Glossary