By Bruce Holland
When I first met Lyndsay Bozec, I had this feeling that she was a special person. In recent months, that feeling has been confirmed in a number of ways. Having seen numerous testimonials from people she has helped with hearing loss, and my own interactions with Lyndsay, have shown me that Lyndsay really cares about the people who come to her for help.
Lyndsay did not initially start her career path in audiology. She began her postsecondary studies in psychology, but quickly realized that was not for her. Lyndsay did know she wanted to be in a career where she could help people.
After taking some time off to travel Ireland, Lyndsay decided to study audiology. Lyndsay’s grandmother had experienced hearing loss, which led to her to consider this career path. Later, someone close to Lyndsay had hearing loss, which made it challenging for her to continue. However, Lyndsay persevered, and continues to help solve hearing issues for people.
Chatting with Lyndsay reveals just how passionate and knowledgeable she is about hearing loss and the effects it can have on individuals. Not only physically when it comes to potential fall risks and cognitive decline, but on one’s mental health as well. People do not realize, both individuals with hearing loss and family members of those with hearing loss, the impact hearing loss can have on a person’s life.
This is why Lyndsay continues to promote the need for a government program to test for hearing loss at an early age. Other provinces have recognized the need to detect hearing loss and have programs to assist with the cost of hearing aids. Lyndsay encourages the government of Nova Scotia to consider this as well. Screening in schools would go a long way to recognizing early hearing loss and prevent many of the complications, both physical and mental, that can have a detrimental impact on a young person’s life. For those who experience hearing loss as they get older, but do not have the resources to get tested, it would go a long way to avoid many of the issues hearing loss causes.
If that were not enough, Lyndsay is “Giving the Gift of Hearing this Holiday Season” by running a contest to give a deserving person in the community a free set of hearing aids, plus the services, at no cost.
Thank you Lyndsay, for your kindness! Wishing you every success in the future!
