Listening Rehabilitation in Singapore

Hearing loss is a significant concern in Singapore. Research from SingHealth DukeNUS reveals that approximately 50% of Singaporean adults in their 60s experience hearing loss, escalating to 95% among those in their 80s. However, hearing loss isn’t just limited to the elderly; the prevalence of self-reported hearing loss amongst Singaporeans aged 18-74 has also increased from 1.3% in 2013 to 9.2% in 2023.

Given these rising figures, it’s important to adopt proactive solutions like aural and listening rehabilitation to maintain quality of life for Singaporeans of all ages. Embark on a journey towards enhanced hearing with a comprehensive listening rehabilitation programme in Singapore. This programme includes counselling to assist first-time hearing aid users in adapting to their new devices and focuses on the development of listening skills. Professional hearing assessments and personalised support are integral components, ensuring a smooth transition and gradual improvement in communication abilities.

Why Listening Rehabilitation Is Important And How It Can Help

So just what is listening rehabilitation, and why is it important? Aural rehabilitation, also known as listening rehabilitation, audiologic rehabilitation, auditory rehabilitation, or simply hearing rehabilitation, is a comprehensive training programme designed to enhance communication skills and assist individuals with hearing difficulties in adjusting to social settings.

In Singapore, the listening rehabilitation process involves various components tailored to address specific hearing challenges, including listening/hearing tests, proper hearing aid usage, and speech tests. Crucial for those with hearing loss, rehabilitative audiology typically involves working closely with hearing care experts. It includes ongoing counselling vital for adapting to auditory changes. Clinic sessions focus on key aspects of hearing health, helping patients not only use hearing aids effectively but also integrate them into their daily lives, thereby improving overall auditory perception and communication.

For personalised support and guidance, schedule an assessment or consultation for listening rehabilitation with a hearing care professional.

What Are The Benefits Of Listening Rehabilitation?

Speech Clarity: Enhancing speech clarity is a significant component of aural rehabilitation. Hearing one’s own voice through hearing aids can offer valuable feedback, and hearing professionals work closely with patients on speech exercises, including simple pronunciation practices, to help improve their speaking abilities.

Building Self-Confidence: Aural rehabilitation includes techniques aimed at boosting patients’ confidence. Within a supportive environment furnished with comprehensive resources, the focus lies on educating and empowering patients.

Overcoming Communication Barriers: Training focuses on helping patients listen, speak, and comprehend more effectively, thus facilitating smoother interactions with others.

Proper Use of Hearing Aids: Patients receive guidance on the basic functionalities of hearing aids to maximise their auditory capabilities. Experts ensure that individuals are well-acquainted with the latest hearing device technology, with specialised sessions targeting areas for improvement.

Aural Rehabilitation Across All Life Stages: Children, Adults, Caregivers & Cochlear Implant Patients

The goals and objectives of aural rehabilitation changes depending on your life stage:

For Babies and Young Children

Early intervention is paramount for infants and young children experiencing any level of hearing loss, whether they utilise hearing aids or cochlear implants. Using the Auditory-Verbal method, patients in this age range can be guided to develop listening and spoken language skills with continuous assessments, standardised tools, and home visits during the initial stages. For children with additional developmental needs, it is important to collaborate closely with relevant healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care so as to ensure the development of their future communication abilities.

For School-Going Children

Hearing rehabilitation for school-going children involves assessing a child’s school readiness, providing guidance on appropriate educational placement, and facilitating their integration into mainstream schools whenever feasible. Hearing specialists will work with parents to monitor literacy development and may conduct school visits to support the child’s progress. The goal is to ensure that aural rehabilitation goals and objectives are met within the educational setting.

For Adults

Listening rehabilitation for adults with post-lingual or progressive hearing loss comes in the form of targeted support to enhance listening skills for young adults and seniors. This includes personalised consultations and an individualised aural rehabilitation plan to address each individual’s unique communication challenges.

For Caregivers

Caregivers play an important role in the listening rehabilitation process. Hearing specialists collaborate closely with caregivers, providing tailored education and practical training to impart essential knowledge and skills. They guide them through the rehabilitation journey, ensuring they are equipped to effectively support their loved ones in developing and maintaining their communication abilities.

For Cochlear Implant Patients

Therapy is fundamental to the cochlear implant journey, spanning both pre- and post-surgical phases. Comprehensive support is provided at every step, from candidacy evaluations and surgery preparation to post-implant auditory rehabilitation.

Book an Aural Rehabilitation Session in Singapore

Schedule an aural rehabilitation session today to begin the journey to improved hearing and communication.

What Do Our Customers Say?

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Catherine Tang Yap

Your service is marvellous! Patient and friendly. Mr Ching has been a customer of The Listening Lab since 2018. We have been attending to him for his follow up reviews and we are glad to see his progress!

Mr Ching

My husband purchased a Siemens Pure 7PX in 2016. We wish to appreciate Listening Lab for their ongoing attention and professional help they have been providing to us.

Mr & Mrs Sriram

My mum has hearing loss for many years. Consultant of Listening Lab helped her fitted with Resound hearing aid. His patience and professionalism was greatly appreciated as the hearing aid enable her to hear and communicate with the people around her especially her grand children. We are happy with the services rendered by consultant. Keep up the good work!!

Madam Low

The Voice of two Generations in Singapore radio, Mr Brian Richmond, has chosen The Listening Lab to be his audiology and hearing services provider. We could not be prouder!

Brian is the definitive household name in English Radio since the early years of Singapore's founding, starting with Rediffusion followed by Radio One and now with Gold 90.5FM as well as Vintage Radio Singapore. His honeyed voice and selection of music filling our ears as we lived the bustle of our daily lives.

Soccer fans from the Malaysia Cup era of soccer will never forget his heart-pounding commentary from "live" matches, as we experienced the ups and downs of the Singapore Lions in the 1970s to 90s.

Our Executive Director Kelvin Lee is proudly beaming ear-to-ear in this photo with Brian. But you wont be able to see it through the masks!

Brian Richmond

I started experiencing loss of hearing sometimes in 2010 (41 years old) owing to some medical issue. I was having difficulties hearing conservation especially in meeting. Thus, giving me the fear in attending meeting.

Initially I started with Phonak hearing aid. It helps amplified the sound and I could hear better then. Somehow, my hearing loss deteriorated further that in late 2012 (43 years old), there was profound loss of hearing on my right ear. Even digital hearing aid could not help. On my left ear there is still about 50% to 60% hearing with hearing aid. I was lost at this point of time. I was considering learning sign language. I went to see my ENT specialist and my audiologist Mr. Bala advised me to go for an CI as an alternative to my hearing loss.

I also thank God for Engineer and Scientist, giving them the knowledge to create such a complex and sophisticate device to help those with hearing loss like me. It will be all perfect if the cost is affordable too.

Jonathan Po

I took my mum to Listening Lab at Simei to get her hearing aid fixed, during our first visit, she patiently explained the whole procedure to my mum and also explain to my mum why she really in need to fix the hearing aid. She is very knowledgeable, and friendly, and we are encouraged to ask questions. she is also very patient with old people which is the most importance. Also her after service is superb so I highly recommend.

Mdm Goh

My mum, Madam Kek (73 year old) had the Cochlear implant (CI) done on her left side in 10th September 2019. Thereafter, thanks to the subsequent auditory verbal therapy, evaluation from SGH ENT team, as well as, the support from AB's and Listening Lab staffs; Madam Kek was able to hear, comprehend sound and music from her Cochlear implant, Naida CI Q90, and hearing aid (HA), Naida Link UP, for her right side before end year. We are happy that both the CI and HA have improved mum qualify of life. Now Madam Kek is looking forward to work again to pass her time as she can hear and better communicate with others.

Madam Kek

Titus was implanted when he was 18 months old. He is a happy, talkative 6.5 years old now. AB has been with him for 5 wonderful hearing years and we are looking forward to a bright future that lies ahead for him. AB’s Naída CI sound processors are reliable and the technology is constantly evolving and upgrading. When Titus was introduced to Naida Link CROS, his life was enriched. The wireless network established between his Naida CI sound processor and a Naida Link CROS transmitter allows him to hear from both ears. This changes Titus’s life and the way we interact with him. We are also very pleased with the prompt response and service provided to us. The staff in AB genuinely cares! We want to thank AB for making Titus’s hearing journey an enjoyable and a relatively stress free one!

Titus Pang

I have been living with progressive hearing loss for more than three decades. Socially, I find myself fearful of communicating with people and at home, watching 'soundless' television programs is a norm.

An unforgettable experience. Trying on a pair of Resound GN hearing aid, I was energized and revitalized and overwhelmed with emotional tears of joy. The Resound GN is truly remarkable and uniquely equipped with three-friendly-user environmental modes that provide hearing comfort wherever we are.

In particular, I like to extend my utmost gratitude to Hearing Consultant. With her profound compassion and wisdom in guiding me, I am confident that I can forge a formidable partnership with the Listening Lab; So that I can rebuild a new chapter of a happy and value-creative life and simultaneously, leaving behind the painful memories of the past three decades.

Mr Tan