Hearing and Aging

Raymond H. Hull, PhD, is Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Coordinator of Audiology, and Director at the Center for Research on Communicative Sciences and Disorders, College of Health Professions, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.

• Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Hearing Loss In Older Adulthood. 2 The Impact of Impaired Hearing on Older Adults 3 Facilitating Psychological Adjustment to Impaired Hearing 4 Special Considerations for the Use of Hearing Aids for Older Adults 5 Techniques for Improving Listening and Communication Skills for Older Adults Who Possess Impaired Hearing 6 Older Adults in Health Care Facilities 7 Serving the Special Needs of Older Adults with Impaired Hearing in Health Care Facilities References Appendix A. Suggestions for Coping in Difficult Listening Situations Appendix B. Books and Materials on Hearing Loss in Aging Appendix C. Selected Resources for Assisting Older Adults with Impaired Hearing Index