Open Letter to Grey County: Seniors Do Not Want to be Institutionalized

Rick Metcalfe, who resides in a seniors condo, shares his concerns in a letter to the editor.

Rockwood Terrace rendering: County of Grey

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

In a recent IPSOS poll, over 90% of those over 45 indicated that they do not wish to be institutionalized. Unfortunately, government representatives at all levels are not listening. Grey County approved a $91 million build for a 128-bed long-term care institution in Durham.

As an older adult r…