As part of our Super Agers series, The Listening Lab is spotlighting individuals who inspire us with their vitality, resilience, and grace in their golden years. They continue to live full, connected lives while engaging in enriching activities for the elderly – proving that age is no barrier to joy, movement, and meaningful relationships.
Central to their stories is one shared truth: hearing well plays a powerful role in active ageing and lifelong learning. With the right support and robust hearing care, it’s possible to enjoy every chapter of life with clarity, confidence and connection.
A Life Well-Lived
Meet Mr Francis Choong, a 95-year-old Malaysian enjoying a long, fulfilling life, thanks to a healthy lifestyle and good hearing. His life journey has been nothing short of extraordinary – from surviving World War II in Ipoh to pursuing education in Australia and serving in the Malayan Auxiliary Airforce.
Now, he continues to enrich his mind with philosophical and spiritual reflection, quoting poets, sages, and scriptures. A lifelong learner, he has been active in the Toastmasters for over 15 years, continuing to grow in a dynamic community in his old age.
Mindful and Thriving in Old Age
Mr Choong credits his ability to engage in lifelong learning to his Signia hearing aids. They’ve enabled him to age actively ever since he received them from The Listening Lab over a decade ago.
“The Listening Lab still gives me incredible hearing services. I am ever mindful of my existence, staying well, grateful, and happy. Without the hearing aids, I would not be learning and conversing during my Toastmaster sessions. The hearing aids have given me a better quality of life,” he says.
The continued support has been instrumental in maintaining his keen sense of hearing, enabling him to hear, participate, and stay intellectually active.
If you or a loved one could benefit from better hearing to experience life at its fullest, consider scheduling a consultation with The Listening Lab. Through a hearing aid consultation, our experienced audiologists can help you find the best hearing aids for elderly listening needs.
Listen to the fullness of life at our hearing aid clinic for seniors today!
Super Agers are individuals over the age of 80 who exhibit cognitive abilities comparable to those of much younger adults, typically in their 50s or 60s. They defy the typical age-related decline in memory and other cognitive functions, showing exceptional mental sharpness. The Super Agers series celebrates inspiring individuals in their 90s who continue to thrive with clarity, purpose, and joy – thanks in part to better hearing.
