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2020-11-06
Children Writing to Seniors
A letter from a child to a senior in hopes of boosting their spirit during a pandemic. It’s a nice artifact to remember about from a pandemic. -
2020-11-02
Wooing Senior Citizens During an Election
Trump and Biden are fighting for the senior citizen vote in swing states. It’s an interesting story about senior citizens playing a major role in the 2020 election during a pandemic. -
2020-10-16
Seniors Voting During a Pandemic
Story about local organizations helping senior citizens vote during a pandemic. It’s an interesting news story about the necessary steps needed and how precarious it is for seniors to vote during this difficult time. -
2020-09-16
The Elderly Abandoned in Sweden
A news clip that discusses how Sweden has abandoned the eldery in the time of a pandemic. Sweden is considered a first world nation and somehow it has abandoned its own seniors during a pandemic to fend for themselves. -
2020-08-12
High School Graduation: Quarantine Style
On August 12th, 2020, I graduated high school with my triplet siblings. In our twelve years of public education, never did the three of us imagine for our graduation to look like this. I remember attending my older sister's high school graduation in 2009 - I was a part of the crowd in the bleachers and there were lots of cheers and parties. It would have been a cool full circle moment to have her then attend our graduation from the same high school at the same bleachers, however, 2020 had different plans. Our graduation included no guests, no family, no teachers, we were spread apart across the football field, wearing masks in 90 degree heat, and received our diploma in rows. Although it wasn’t the graduation/end of senior year that we wanted, the strength of our community consistently shone through all obstacles the pandemic presented to us. The strong sense of unity and support the community gave the class of 2020 was truly inspiring and will one day be historical. -
2020-07-13
Canadian snowbirds in flux as insurance firms deny them COVID coverage
"Many Canadian snowbirds — retirees who spend their winters in warmer climates — are concerned about travelling south, especially to the United States." "Undoubtedly, they are influenced by Global Affairs Canada’s ongoing COVID-19 travel advisory, recommending that Canadians “avoid all non-essential travel outside Canada and to avoid all cruise ship travel until further notice.” The ban has meant that Canadian insurers are not issuing travel health insurance for people who ignore the advisory, putting snowbirds at risk for health expenses related to COVID-19 and other ailments." -
2020-06-29
Heroes Work Here
The Reutlinger is a senior living community, specializing in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing, nearby my home. About a week into our shelter-in-place orders, this sign appeared near the main entrance to the facility. The sign reads "Heroes Work Here." Senior care facilities have been hit the hardest during the COVID-19 pandemic. When an outbreak of the virus occurs within these facilities, it spreads quickly and typically results in a large number of fatalities. Those working at the Reutlinger during this pandemic are working on the front lines and are heroes as they risk their safety to care for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. -
2020-05-19
Princeton High School Lights on for Seniors Parade
Flyer distributed by the Parents of Princeton High School’s Class of 2020 announcing a “Lights on for Seniors” Parade on 05/22/2020. This event was not associated with the local school district and was completely created and executed by parent volunteers, displaying the efforts of parents to honor their children and celebrate their achievements despite COVID-19 bringing an early end to their senior year. -
2020-04-17
Pierce High School Class of 2020 Yard Sign
Photograph of a commemorative lawn sign distributed to seniors at Pierce High School, mirroring a nationwide trend of honoring high school graduates with innovate projects that adhered to social distancing guidelines. Oftentimes, projects like this were employed to provide a sense of normalcy not only to graduating seniors but to communities at large.