Disregard for Seniors

Agustin Gurza’s Sept. 26 article about the loneliness of the long-lived seniors touched the heart of this 80-plus-year-old “geezeress.”

After years of watching movies and TV that glorify youth, beauty and sex appeal, Americans, when regarding their elders, can no longer see the wisdom, kindness and experiences behind the wrinkles and white hair. In fact, they can no longer see us at all.

However, the joke is on them, because inevitably they are we. As they regard us, so will they be regarded. What a tragedy!

SHIRLEY HARVEY

Claremont