Geriatric Audiology

This comprehensive handbook provides evidence-based, clinical guidance on evaluating and treating hearing loss in older adults. It focuses solely on geriatric audiology, offering the latest information on the demographics of aging and the biological, sociological, and psychological factors affecting geriatric hearing loss. The book includes updated chapters on hearing loss, pure tone and speech findings, hearing aids, and audiologist rehabilitation and counseling for geriatric patients. It also features a new chapter designed to help audiologists and speech-language pathologists teach healthcare professionals about hearing loss diagnosis and management, emphasizing patient-centered hearing healthcare.