Over 100,000 older adults with debilitating hearing loss (HL) are estimated to live in Singapore, which has more than 500,000 individuals aged 65 and older. The number of debilitating HL is anticipated to rise as the population ages, with over 900,000 seniors likely to be 65 or older by 2030. 1 However, with the launch of a new satellite hearing clinic , residents in western Singapore will now get greater access to hearing health services.
This initiative under the audiology team from the National University Hospital’s (NUH) community audiology services will enable better accessibility, especially to senior citizens who need specialized care. 2 Objective of the clinic: To provide community hearing loss services at more locations in a smaller setting Features : The clinic is established in a 24-foot container truck with sound-treated audio rooms Three people will manage the clinic.…
