Old folks really are Canada’s left out people, which is odd, because we‘re a large group and we vote, but we don’t do much protesting. Some of us aren’t doing well. There’s not only a shortage of senior care homes, one in four elderly Canadians is living in poverty. This country has money to spend on lots of other things but not on the aging. When it come to needy seniors, charity does not begin at home. Surely all seniors deserve a “living wage” income.
Williams Lake seniors’ Tin Cup group took to the street earlier this month to call attention to the need for better pensions for older persons. Let's hope someone in government noticed. I agree with OAPO President Tina Derksen that the federal government needs to do an income review and give extra money to the needy seniors
On election day, have something sweet to eat and share it while you’re waiting for the voting outcome. If the results make you happy, celebrate sweetly. If they don’t, sharing sweets may cheer you up.
