Yet Lindy didn’t believe there was truly a problem with her ears, assuming they were just blocked, and only upon the instruction of her daughter went to get her ears checked out.
Her subsequent hearing loss diagnosis and hearing aids have changed her life and now she’s “raring to go”, even joining a lip reading group where she has met so many people in a similar position.
With a newfound confidence and willingness to explore, Lindy joined an online class which taught the theory of Burlesque dancing during lockdown.
While she absolutely loved it, “doing a few moves in the kitchen wasn’t the same”, which prompted her to sign up for an in-person class.
“I honestly think that you’re never too old to start something new, and having improved hearing has improved my confidence.”