{"product_id":"9780813540054","title":"Baby Boomers and Hearing Loss: A Guide to Prevention and Care","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBaby Boomers and Hearing Loss\u003c\/i\u003e, audiologist John Burkey shows readers how they can continue to enjoy youthful living, regardless of whether their hearing abilities are undiminished or severely compromised. In a reassuring and straightforward style, Burkey explains the typical causes of hearing loss, from genetic factors to years of exposure to loud noises, and demystifies the sometimes confusing results of a hearing test. Fortunately, new technologies and advances in medicine have made it easier to detect signs of initial hearing loss and to prevent it from becoming a serious problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those who have already sustained some damage, the author suggests ways to manage daily activities by using a range of techniques, equipment, and medical procedures. His suggestions include minor changes, such as using a vibrating alarm clock rather than one that is sound-based. More dramatic but often highly effective options, including reconstructive surgery, cochlear implants, and bone-anchored hearing aids, are also described. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his previous award-winning book, \u003ci\u003eOvercoming Hearing Aid Fears: The Road to Better Hearing\u003c\/i\u003e, Burkey addressed common fears, concerns, and misconceptions that people have about choosing and using hearing aids. In this second indispensable volume, he offers a comprehensive guide on how to cope with and prevent hearing impairment. For a generation that refuses to slow down or quietly accept limitations, this book is essential reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rutgers University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129467486448,"sku":"9780813540054","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780813540054_p0.jpg?v=1763746094","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780813540054","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}