As my daughter reminded me, the story is sad.
If we don't create and support environments that foster dignity and connection -- where even the most vulnerable among us can participate in opportunities for service and recreation that honor our intrinsic worth at every age -- shame on us.
Are we turning a blind eye to a government-sponsored movement that creates false community, drains money, and undermines dignity for those most vulnerable among us?
As the number of senior citizens locked behind bars skyrockets, cash-strapped states are unable to foot the growing health care bills.