ADAM OLSEN -- Our elders are incredibly important to building and maintaining a resilient society. They are our knowledge holders. Their experience and wisdom is immeasurable
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on every aspect of our society. The social discourse is evolving in so many ways. We are faced with ethical dilemmas as we recognize and acknowledge the fragility of the systems that we have created. There are incredible challenges for front-line medical workers who must make the seemingly impossible decision about who receives medical attention and limited supplies. Public health officials and politicians are faced with making decisions on our behalf about the advice they give and the orders they make. Individuals are asked to make personal decisions that just a few weeks ago we never thought we would have to make. Our elders are among the most impacted demographic by the COVID-19 outbreak. While we are seeing statistics that show it’s more complex than this, seniors are more likely to have compromised immune systems, existing respiratory issues and therefore they are more likely to succumb...