World Hearing Day 2026
From Communities to Classrooms: Hearing Care for All Children On 3 March 2026, the International Society of Audiology marks World Hearing Day with the theme, “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children.” Most parents assume hearing care begins and ends with newborn screening at the hospital. Once a baby passes his hearing test, […]
Rechargeable Hearing Aids or Disposable Battery Hearing Aids – which is better?
Rechargeable Hearing Aids or Disposable Battery Hearing Aids – which is better? Hearing aids play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. As technology advances, the debate between rechargeable hearing aids and disposable battery hearing aids has gained momentum. Each option comes with its own set of advantages […]
Why are hearing aids expensive
Why are hearing aids expensive? Quality hearing aids in Singapore can cost anywhere from $3200 to $16,000 per pair, and can seem expensive to the average consumer. The biggest factor contributing to their high cost is research and development (R&D) expenses. Developing advanced hearing aid technology requires significant investment in research, clinical trials, testing, and […]
Deep breathing for effective tinnitus management
Deep breathing for effective tinnitus management Stress and anxiety are known to exacerbate the perception of tinnitus for some individuals, and deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help mitigate these emotional factors. By reducing stress and promoting relaxation, these techniques may indirectly contribute to a decrease in the perceived loudness or bothersomeness of tinnitus in […]
What is Hyperacusis (Loudness Sensitivity) Management?
What is Hyperacusis Management? Hyperacusis management focuses on helping individuals cope with and reduce sound sensitivity, which is an increased sensitivity to certain sounds that can be uncomfortable or painful. This condition can be challenging and disruptive to daily life, but there are several techniques and strategies that can be effective in managing hyperacusis. […]
What is Tinnitus Management?
What is tinnitus management Tinnitus management involves a variety of techniques and ideas aimed at helping individuals cope with and reduce the impact of tinnitus, which is the perception of sound (such as ringing, buzzing, or hissing) in the ears or head without any external source. While there is currently no cure for tinnitus, there […]
Upcoming Event: Canossian School Open House & Virtual Talk (9th & 21st November 2022)
Upcoming Event: Canossian School Open House & Virtual Talk (9th & 21st November 2022) Canossian Early Intervention Services, Child Development Unit and school are organising an Open House and a Virtual Talk for parents of children with hearing loss. The Open House will allow parents to learn about the Canossian Village, the facilities and how […]
myPhonak app update (Effective July 2022)
myPhonak 6.0.1 app update Newly built myPhonak app 6.1 based on hearing aid users’ feedback On 6 July 2022, Phonak released a complete redesign to the myPhonak app. The Phonak research team has been working tiredlessly improve the stability, functionality and battery preservation of the myPhonak app, but continued to receive mixed reviews. Hence, after […]
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss (Single-Sided Deafness)?
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss (Single-Sided Deafness)? [vc_single_image image=”3791″ img_size=”717×537″]UHL (Unilateral Hearing Loss) is when a person has impaired hearing in one ear. When it worsens to the point that the ear loses complete hearing function/ability, it is called SSD (Single-Sided Deafness). 1 in 1000 children are born with UHL, an estimated 7% of the […]
What to eat in Lucky Plaza/Orchard MRT station (All 60 eateries)
What to eat in Lucky Plaza/Orchard MRT station (All 60 eateries) Lucky Plaza is a shopping centre with over 500 retail shops. It was one of the most successful luxury shopping centres in Singapore in the 1980s. Due to the development of newer shopping centres (such as ION Orchard, Wisma Atria), Lucky Plaza re-established itself […]