Opinion: Philanthropists should pay more attention to seniors

A couple of months ago, James (not his real name) passed away. I would see him near my office door sitting in his wheelchair and watching people come and go in the front lobby at Queen’s Park Care Centre, a residential care facility for seniors in New Westminster.
I would say, “Good morning Boss! How are you?” We would have a chat about the weather. James was a proud man, who seemed to have lived a rich life. However, hardly anyone would come and visit. I was happy to spend tim