Who better to lend perspective on coping with the ongoing effects of COVID-19 than seniors, who have seen and heard a lot in their day.
Global News asked for their best advice. With our cameras staying clear of long-term care homes during the pandemic, staff at Edmonton’s Canterbury Court filmed residents and shared their words with Global News.
Tom Houlihan was one of several seniors to provide sage advice. “A message of encouragement you’d like to send to others?” he said. “Stay strong, stay resilient, stay happy, keep smiling, walk every day.
And most important: say hello to your loved ones.” Houlihan added, “And we shall overcome.” He paused, and repeated quietly, “We shall overcome,” and then, his eyes twinkling, he asked the staff