Hearing in Aging [Paperback]

Raymond H. Hull (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1565933850 | ISBN-13: 978-1565933859 | Publication Date: March 1, 1995 | Edition: 1

This text is the first to be dedicated solely to hearing loss in older adulthood and to the process of serving the special needs of older adults who are hearing impaired. It contains information on the incidence of hearing loss and possible causes of presbyacusis. Information provided should offer a positive influence on the use of hearing aids for older adults.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The author reflects great compassion for his clients while addressing some of their most common fears and concerns. Dr. Hull's pointers and descriptions of key concepts make this an excellent learning resource for graduate courses on hearing in the aging population."

About the Author

Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, Audiology, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. An ASHA Fellow since 1978, and Fellow of AAA, he holds dual certification in audiology and speech-language pathology. Dr. Hulls awards include Distinguished Scholar, University of Northern Colorado; Distinguished Pioneer In Gerontology by the Colorado Gerontological Society; the U.S. Public Health Service Award; the Red River Award by the Winnepeg, Manitoba League for the Hard of Hearing; Emery Lindquist Faculty Award; among others. He serves as consultant and advisor to most Federal agencies that support programs in communication disorders. He is author of Hearing In Aging, published by Singular Thomson Learning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 302 pages
• Publisher: Singular; 1 edition (March 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565933850
• ISBN-13: 978-1565933859
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,052,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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