Trained feminist gerontologist here asking folks to extend the deep empathy they have for elders beyond just this moment in history.

Fascinating to see white/mainstream Canada, completely ignoring (or even denigrating) elders in their policy making, then the & #39;Rona happens & we& #39;re all clamouring to prove how much we& #39;re willing to sacrifice to protect our elders.

I love the energy! Please make it permanent.

Some starting points:

- Elderly women are one of the poorest demographics in Canada. What are we gonna do to address that?

- The #1 demographic that volunteers with the elderly is other elderly people. How are we going to balance that?