Back to NORMAL?
Quebec, as a whole, has been through an unprecedented situation. It’s given rise to doubt, fear, loneliness, and inequality, but also solidarity and resilience. Will we all come out of this unscathed? Of course not. This pandemic has left its mark on each and every one of us. While some have been able to make the most of the situation, others have faced severe consequences. Just think of the oldest and most vulnerable members of our society.
It’s important to remember so we don’t fall back into the same rut. We also need to be more aware of the ways that isolation can affect older people, both physically and mentally. Together, we can mobilize and learn how to share quality time with our friends and family. “Getting back to normal” doesn’t mean we can forget and resign ourselves to the way things were. On the contrary, it’s an opportunity to take stock and take action.
Yes, we’ve discovered new strengths, both as individuals and as a society. But we’ve revealed deficiencies and weaknesses, too. And we’re left with only one option: to correct them. It’s time to recover and create new foundations to rebuild a society that’s stronger, fairer, and more equitable for everybody!
Martine Rodrigue Executive Director Association québécoise de défense des droits des personnes retraitées et préretraitées Lévis-Rive-Sud (AQDR) Reference: Pauline Gravel. L’après-confinement : malades de solitude. Online. https://www.ledevoir.com/societe/sante/580709/coronavirus-malades-de-solitude?fbclid=IwAR16hhK6sfvR5dE-vdTDBTMu9zZwAHUpbN06N7P8oH0SZcLU910gP5sCMs. Consulted on June 15, 2020.
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