Hearing Loss In Singapore

There are certain medical conditions such as hearing loss that more commonly affect senior health in Singapore. Learn more about these conditions with our collection of informative articles and resources.

Screen For These Conditions – Detect For Early Intervention.

Early detection is crucial as it allows for medical intervention to be given in a more timely manner, when conditions are easier to manage. Book your comprehensive screenings today and protect your health. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear – by then, it could be too late.

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If you are looking for a doctor in Singapore for age-related problems, a family doctor or a Geriatrician may be a good starting point. An ophthalmologist can be consulted on vision-related issues such as cataracts:

Geriatrician

Dr Chong Mei Sian – The Geriatric Practice

Dr Chan Kin Ming – Chan KM Geriatric & Medical Clinic

Dr Vina Doshi – AgeWELL Seniors Clinic

Assoc Prof Dennis Seow Chuen Chai – Singapore General Hospital

MediSave / MediShield

Government Financial Schemes For Dementia

There are numerous Government financial assistance schemes for support patients with dementia, including CHAS, Medical Feee Exemption Card, MediFund, MediShield Life, Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund,Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE), and more.

Read more about the support schemes here:
– DementiaHub SG (a joint initiative between Dementia Singapore and the Agency for Integrated Care ):
https://www.dementiahub.sg/living-well-with-dementia/financial-schemes/
– Agency for Integrated Care: https://www.aic.sg/caregiving/financial-support-and-subsidies-for-dementia/

Cataracts

MediSave can be claimed for Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy treatments. For cataract surgery, Singaporeans and permanent residents can claim up to S$2,450 per eye from their own account or the account of an immediate family member. Treatment of glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy are also Medisave-claimable. It is best to check with your healthcare provider whether the required screening, diagnostic and treatment procedures are MediSave claimable.

Check with CPF on the latest MediSave policies.