Category: Elderly

Why does hearing loss increase the risk of falls in older adults? (Slideshow)

Why does hearing loss increase the risk of falls in older adults? (Slideshow) Did you know that older adults with hearing loss are 3 times more likely to fall? In this week’s slideshow article, we explore the reasons why. Follow our page for weekly updates on the latest hearing care news! [smartslider3 slider=”6″]Slide 1: Why […]

Picking the Best Hearing Aid for Your Needs

Picking the Best Hearing Aid for Your Needs According to prevalence estimates, 1 out of 11 people in the general public is hearing-impaired. With Singapore’s population of about 5.8 million, there are an estimated 530,000 people who suffer from hearing issues. Evidence has also shown that uncured hearing loss is a huge national health issue, […]

4 things to avoid saying to your ageing parent with hearing loss

4 things to avoid saying to your ageing parent with hearing loss [vc_single_image image=”1977″]Ageing can be an exciting journey. Individuals report having more time to pursue interests and fulfilling relationships with loved ones. However, ageing does come with its challenges. This includes the decline in hearing. Adult children of ageing parents often find effective conversations […]

Best rechargeable hearing aids for elderly 2019

Best rechargeable hearing aids for elderly 2019 There has been an increase of hearing aid users who are tired of using disposable batteries and are in search of rechargeables. Hearing aid manufacturers have produced many rechargeable hearing aids on the market as a result. While most rechargeable hearing aids on the market are good, not […]

Q&A: Do hearing aids prevent dementia in elderly?

Over the years, I’ve had patients who visited their neighbourhood hearing aid shops and seen the same newspaper article. After being told that they had a hearing loss, they were all given the same message: Buy hearing aids now and dementia.