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
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[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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