When the COVID-19 pandemic first disrupted daily life, many grocery stores responded by setting aside designated shopping hours for seniors. These early morning time slots were promoted as a safer, more comfortable option for older adults and those with compromised immune systems, allowing them to avoid crowds and minimize their risk of exposure.
On the surface, it seemed like a thoughtful solution. But years later, as some stores maintain these policies and others quietly phase them out, a different perspective has emerged, especially among the grocery store workers who witnessed these senior shopping hours firsthand.
