Are we the champions?

One of the challenges facing many people as they age is hearing loss. This week the news broke that Roger Taylor, drummer for the legendary band Queen has severe hearing loss. "Taylor revealed that he has joined the ranks of Who guitarist Pete Townshend and former Genesis drummer Phil Collins as the latest casualty of mega-volume stadium concerts."

It's food for thought ... after all, how well do public libraries meet the needs of clients experiencing degrees of hearing loss?

• Are hearing aid loops available in meeting spaces and at customer service points?
• Are quiet study rooms available away from the noise of the busy library floor? (yes, that's right public libraries can be noisy places)
• Does the collection include information about hearing loss and local support groups and services?

And here is a clip of Queen performing "We will rock you".

Challenging the ageing stereotype - with dance!

Sarah Paddy Jones is not only a Guiness book of records holder, she's also a grandmother and didn't take up salsa dancing 'til she was older. She was discovered on a Spanish TV show called "Tu Si Que Vales" ...