# Elderly hearing health initiatives in Taiwan and Hong Kong > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-hearing-health-initiatives-in-taiwan-and-hong-kong > Updated: 2026-09-06T08:09:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Community-based initiatives are expanding to support hearing health for elderly populations in Taiwan and Hong Kong. In Pingtung County, Taiwan, the ‘Heavenly Train Project’ has implemented public welfare events providing free hearing tests and hearing aids to mitigate social isolation and health risks such as dementia. Simultaneously, efforts to assist consumers include market research from the Consumer Council to help families navigate hearing aid costs and service providers. In Changhua County, the ‘Hearing Love Hope Project’—a collaboration between Hong Yun Hearing Aid, Ding Ding Pharmacy, and local social welfare agencies—has donated 60 digital hearing aids to low-income residents. This project includes professional fitting services and promotes community-integrated healthcare through local pharmacies to address the links between hearing loss and disability. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Hong Yun Hearing Aid and Ding Ding Pharmacy donate hearing aids in Changhua Hong Yun Hearing Aid and Ding Ding Pharmacy are donating 60 digital hearing aids worth over 3.6 million TWD to vulnerable residents in Changhua County, Taiwan, to improve elderly communication and health. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hong-yun-hearing-aid-and-ding-ding-pharmacy-donate-hearing-aids-in-changhua ### 2026-08-26: Hearing health initiatives support elderly populations in Taiwan and Hong Kong Community initiatives in Taiwan are providing free hearing tests and aids for seniors, while market research in Hong Kong helps consumers compare hearing center costs and services. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hearing-health-initiatives-support-elderly-populations-in-taiwan-and-hong-kong --- Cite as: Elderly hearing health initiatives in Taiwan and Hong Kong. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-hearing-health-initiatives-in-taiwan-and-hong-kong