1. First
Steps to Managing Hearing Loss
What
causes hearing loss? What to do if hearing loss
is suspected. What types of hearing aids are available.
Where to go for help and advice.
2. Ideas
for Hearing Impaired People: Improving Communication
Tips
for both hearing impaired people and those speaking
to them.
3. How
Do I Get a Hearing Aid?
No
matter what your financial circumstances, the
services of a qualified audiologist or audiometrist
are available to have a professional hearing assessment
as a vital first step. Find out if you are eligible
for the Federal Government’s Hearing Services
Program.
4. Getting
the Best from Your Hearing Aid: Managing
Hearing Loss
Understanding
hearing loss – good listening tactics –
assistive listening devices – aid maintenance.
5. Telephone
Tactics for Those with a Hearing Impairment
Advice
on use of the telephone by wearers and non-wearers
of hearing aids. Equipment and services available
and how to apply for special assistance.
6. Too
Old to Hear? Never! A Guide for Seniors
Hearing
loss need not cause isolation and frustration
for you and those around you.
7. Tinnitus
Causes
of head noises, ways to reduce them – where
to seek help.
8. What
is a Telecoil?
Are
those acquiring a hearing aid always aware of
all the options open to them? What is an audio
loop? What are the advantages of a hearing aid
with Telecoil capacity?
9. Assistive
Listening Devices
Extra
help for those difficult listening situations
– social gatherings –– in the
car – lectures - listening to TV –
using the telephone – audio loops.
10. Assistive
Listening Systems in Public Places
How
venue managers can ensure that hearing impaired
people are not discriminated against.
11. Audio
Loop Systems in Public Places
What
is an audio induction loop? How is a loop installed
and operated? What will it cost? Lists commercial
companies undertaking loop installation.
12. How to Get Hearing Help in the NSW Law Courts System
The
NSW Attorney-General’s Department has put
in place procedures to provide listening equipment
for people using the NSW Justice system at any
level.
13. Carer's
Guide to Managing Hearing Loss
Once
the person for whom you are the Carer has admitted
that they have a hearing loss, there are a number
of things which you can and must do to help ensure
that their hearing loss is managed appropriately,
simply and effectively.
14. Do You Have Trouble Hearing Your TV? Try captions!
Do loved ones complain your TV is too loud? Do
you miss the punch lines for your favourite shows?
Do you feel lost when people talk about that TV show
they saw last night? There is a simple
solution to all these questions. Captions are
a free service, and they are on your TV right now!
All you have to do is turn them on.
15. Helpful
Hints for better communication
How
to speak to a hearing impaired person.
16. A Hearing
Aid Checklist for Consumers
All
those things you should consider and ask about
when getting a hearing aid.
17. Communicating
with your Hearing Impaired Patients
A
guide for doctors, nurses, dentists, reception
staff, therapists, podiatrists, etc.