Gosh never have I felt so vulnerable being a person above 60 years of age.
Everyday the Ministry of Health releases figures on number of new Covid cases , number of patients hospitalised requiring oxygen support and number of patients in ICU. It then went on to specifically mention the number of such patients who are above 60 hence highlighting that the "seriously ill" are mainly such elderly people. Just awhile ago the government again "strongly urged" people above 60 and those living with them to stay home for the next 4 weeks.
Suddenly it sounds as if 60 is the border once crossed signifies feebleness, frailty and vulnerability. It sounds as if the world outside your home is infested with virus and you are as defenceless as a lamb in a lion's den. Wasn't it not long ago when we boomers were leading a life full of zest, travelling to far off places, signing up for all kinds of classes, catching up with the youngsters on new ideas and trying to be 'woke'. We were made to believe that 60s is the new 50s or 40s. Overnight we become 'seniors' with weakening body organs unable to fight off the virus.
Now even if I had gone out to do an extra bit of shopping on top of 'essentials' or dined at a cafe, I would feel kind of guilty. Had I been irresponsible? I feel like a rebellious kid when stepping out of the house.
Honestly all these official warnings and reminders are driving me (if not us) crazy. As a friend puts it we have to stay sane too.
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