‘More positive’ names

Dear Editor:

I recently sent in my application for OAS (Old Age Security), 11 months in advance as directed. I am happy to receive the pension, as I still have a mortgage to pay off.

However, I find the term “old age” to be somewhat disparaging. Some seniors are disabled and some are quite active. Many seniors compete in a variety of sports and games such as those offered by the Ontario Senior Games Association. They consider the term “old” to be relative.

So, here are more positive terms for OAS: the wisdom benefit, elder dividend, golden age allowance, and senior supplement.

Larry Squire,
Fergus