COVID-19 isn’t the only thing that’s gone viral. Ageism has, too
By Nathan Stall and Samir Sinha
A pandemic gives us a wide lens into the state of our society. So far, our response has not been pretty. When this pandemic ends and humanity survives, how will older adults view the rest of us? Will we be remembered for our callous disregard and self-interest? Or will we be recognized for supporting all Canadians through initiatives such as special hours for older and immunocompromised shoppers, or online groups of volunteers promoting acts of “caremongering?"