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In Singapore, hearing aids shed stigma as younger adults tune in
An ageing population, shifting attitudes and more willingness to spend on assistive tech are pushing hearing aids into the mainstream
Published Fri, Sep 5, 2025 · 02:00 PM
[SINGAPORE] “You have severe hearing loss in some frequencies. In fact, you already qualify for a hearing aid.”
I had long expected this diagnosis, but that did not make it easier to accept.
I am deaf to many high-pitched noises. I have had tinnitus – the constant ringing in the ears that is a sign of permanent damage – for years. This type of hearing loss is incurable, so now I’m looking for a hearing aid.
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