What Did You Say?: An Unexpected Journey into the World of Hearing Loss, Second Edition

by Monique Hammond

Overview

What Did You Say? is the book author Monique Hammond wishes she had when she was coping with and trying to understand her own sudden hearing loss. Weaving together her story with a wealth of information--causes of and types of hearing loss, audiology tests, hearing instruments and listening devices, support groups and organizations, resources and checklists, to name a few-- Hammond's wisdom and insight is invaluable, and her story is one that needs to be shared.

This newly revised second edition provides its readers with:

• Noise-induced hearing loss research news
• Expanded Assistive Listening Device (ALD) and Hearing Loop information
• Aural Rehabilitation for hearing aid and implant clients
• News on implantable hearing devices (including cochlear, bone-conduction and others)
• Over 50 new diagrams, pictures, charts and graphs

What Did You Say? provides readers with the information to understand their conditions, be involved with their care, persevere, and become their own patient advocates.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014171809
Publisher:	Two Harbors Press
Publication date:	03/06/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	374
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Monique Hammond was born and raised in Luxembourg, Europe.

She graduated from the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, with high distinction. She is a registered pharmacist and has worked in health care in Europe, the United States, and Australia.

Monique is a powerful public speaker and a staunch advocate for those with hearing loss. Besides her work with community and support groups, she is an industrial consultant on work-related hearing issues. Her mission is “to keep people hearing better, longer.”

Visit her at www.moniquehammond.com