Brochures about hearing loss and hearing instruments

GN ReSound has published 8 brochures covering almost all aspects of hearing loss and hearing instruments.

The brochures are in PDF format. A free Acrobat PDF Reader can be downloaded here



An Introduction to Hearing Instruments

  • The road to better hearing
  • Types of hearing instruments
  • Ear moulds
  • What's inside
  • One or two hearing instruments?
  • Factors to consider when choosing a hearing instrument

Our Sense of Hearing

  • Hearing is a precious gift
  • The nature of sound
  • How the ear works
  • What happens when you get a hearing loss
  • Types of hearing losses
  • Hearing instruments have come a long way

Off to a Good Start With Hearing Instruments

  • What to expect
  • Start the re-learning process
  • Communication with others
  • Adjusting to different sound environments
  • Take care of your instruments

How to Protect Your Hearing

  • Prevention is better than cure
  • How do we measure noise
  • What is the limit?
  • Protect your hearing
  • Has my hearing been affected?
  • What if I suspect a hearing loss
  • Can hearing impairment be cured?

Have the Birds Stopped Singing?

  • What does it mean to have a hearing loss?
  • Do you have a hearing loss?
  • Why does hearing deteriorates?
  • What can be done?
  • Where to go for help

When Someone You Know Gets Hearing Instruments

  • How you can help
  • Re-learning to hear
  • Some sounds are harder to hear than others
  • TIps for better communication

How Can I Help?

  • Hearing loss is widespread
  • Signs of hearing loss
  • Most hearing problems can be helped
  • What can you do
  • Your opinion counts

Facts or Fiction?

  • Hearing disorders, separating facts from fiction