COMING TO TERMS WITH THE FUTURE MASONIC BENEVOLENCE

Happily, brethren are living longer than ever. Their labours over they may or may not have access to long-term-care that appreciates their right to live with their wife, in their community near family and friends.  Government answers this question by focusing on the greater need- care regardless of location.  It seems shoddy to treat anyone this way. It is not good enough for our Brother.  Is it within our makeup to reform masonic benevolence by getting into the development of private long-term-care facilities across our jurisdictions?   We enjoy a remarkable lifestyle in Canada. Subsequently, we are able to work into our70's and are living longer.  70 is the new 50.   Demographics of an ageing population are interesting.  According to theGeneral Accountants Association of Canada, by 2020, 61% of elderly people will require long-term care. By 2030, there will be 39 retirees for every 100 workers. By 2050 44 will be retireed for every 100 workers.   In 2009, we were 33.7million strong and will experience positive growth moving forward as we grey becomes the new silver highlights. When the so-called baby-boomer bubble  comes of age, resources will be stretched.  I think any mason will see there is a need today and in future to pick up our tools and start building again.

Weakened economics  is a global phenomena of the social experiment in capitalism. Solutions, however, are local.  Our adult children often cannot find work and many need to live with us longer. Our parents are living longer and we are stepping up to support them as well.  But what will happen when time comes for these dedicated masons to ask for our help?  Will we be ready?  Worry or get to work. We have a choice

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