Hearing loss is not just a “senior citizen” issue. Statistics Canada surveys indicate that about 4% of children aged 3 to 5 show signs of hearing loss and 8% of children aged 6 to 19 had hearing loss. Hearing loss is not a sign of aging! One audiologist commented that she had fit many babies with hearing aids and they didn’t look a day older. There are many resources for “the Younger Generation” to tap into. Here are a few to start you off. On the National Level, check out The Young Adults Network https://www.chha.ca/yan/. In BC, look into the Youth Peer Support Program http://www.chha-bc.org/youthpsp/ .