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Felix Rommens - Living with hearing impairment, keeping hands busy with art, and growing up during WW2

Published: Nov. 23, 2021, 9 a.m.

Episode #30 - Felix Rommens is 97 years old. \xa0If you are wondering what keeps him young and loving life at The Village of Winston Park in Kitchener, it has to be his art. Erin Davis and guest co-host Doug Reed welcome Felix to the green bench to share in a conversation about his art and about his hearing impairment, which has formed the life is living today.\n\nNearly 50% of people 75+ have trouble with their hearing. \xa0\n\n\u201dBeing deaf, I was kind of a loner. \xa0So, in order not to get completely bonkers, I started working with my hands and my mind.\u201d - Felix Rommens\n\nSubscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us.