Bay Audio is committed to continually developing innovative concepts to provide people with better access to hearing services. Here are some of the most recent innovations developed by, and exclusive to, Bay Audio.
Singaporeans and Malaysians suffer from hearing loss – but most don’t even know it
Bay Audio develops Bay Hearing Screener to help all detect whether they suffer from a hearing loss.
Latest studies show that one in ten people suffers from hearing loss. Furthermore, they wait an average of seven years before doing anything about it. Bay Audio has recently developed a practical new tool called the Bay Hearing Screener to make hearing detection accessible for all with a simple visit to their GP.
Hearing loss is a prevalent chronic condition among adults of all ages and it is well recognised that hearing loss gets worse as we age. More than 30% of individuals over 65 suffer from some type of hearing loss, 14% of those between 45 and 64 also have hearing loss and more than half of all hearing impaired persons are under the age of 65 years. But hearing loss is also on the increase in younger people. One reason for this trend is the use of MP3 players, but more specifically, the duration and volume they’re listening to them.
“Bay Audio is committed to helping GPs throughout the country detect and treat hearing loss in patients of any age. We believe that hearing loss is an important issue and we are taking steps to help detect these problems in the early stages by providing them with the Bay Hearing Screener says Amanda Clement, Regional Manager of Bay Audio.
The Bay Hearing Screener is a simple, 40-second screening device that can give you an objective measure in detecting hearing problems even in the early stages. Early intervention allows sufferers to be thoroughly checked and assessed for hearing aids, preventing needless problems in the future, and can ultimately provide a better quality of life.
Bay Audio hasn’t limited its technological development to just the Bay Hearing Screener. Bay Audio technicians, with the help of trained clinicians, recently designed a revolutionary world-first touch screen system that lets customers’ self-check hearing health. All you need to do is put on a pair of special headphones and follow a ‘virtual consultant’ through a series of questions associated with sounds and tones.
This is a genuine breakthrough in hearing loss diagnosis and a first for hearing stores in Asia. The process is free, you don’t need to make an appointment, and it takes just five minutes to complete a hearing screening.
The results are printed out at the end of the screening to give you an indication of your hearing. If the results indicate hearing loss, we recommend making an appointment to see one of our clinicians for a comprehensive hearing test.
The self hearing check device is available in selected Bay Audio clinics only. Contact us to find your nearest one.