#Agequality
In these unprecedented pandemic times, ageism in a variety of forms has become a matter of life and death.
The following collection of images and stories aims to break down stereotypes of older people by showing their resilience, strength and tenacity throughout COVID-19 and beyond
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A little calm when it’s needed most — 78-year-old May Melki plays piano amid the rubble in her Beirut home
Winnipeg grandfather breaks 2nd cycling world record
‘I’m well’: 103-year-old Italian says courage, faith helped her fight Covid-19
Fortune smiles on elderly as they beat COVID-19
Knowledge a ‘treasure’ for Italy’s oldest student, Giuseppe Paterno, who graduates at 96
At 104, Maharashtra’s oldest beats COVID with willpower
Video of singing Nova Scotia senior takes COVID-19 Facebook group by storm
81-year-old West Haven man survives COVID-19 takes to the mic again
How 100-year-old photographer Thelma Pepper captured the extraordinary in the ‘ordinary women’ of Saskatchewan
Senior citizens share best advice for graduating seniors amid COVID-19
100-year-old recovers from COVID-19
This 89-year-old Nebraska man has donated his platelets over 700 times
70-Plus Couple Dances To ‘Ghagra’, Heartwarming Video Goes Viral
Dancing Queen: Greenville’s Malone using background in dance to teach others
Taiwanese laundry-modelling grandparents are surprise Instagram hit
Jay Bialkowski, a 54-year-old Glastonbury man and security guard at Hartford Hospital, spent several weeks as a patient with COVID-19
People finding reasons to smile in challenging time
Coach Reg has an inspiring message for everyone! Guts… and teamwork! Yes sir!
Bessie celebrates 105th birthday having survived two pandemics
Woman in Texas beats flu and COVID-19
‘It’s amazing’: Toronto man recovering after 104 days in ICU with COVID-19
Florida woman takes dishwashing job so she can visit husband with Alzheimer’s during pandemic
The retired inventor of N95 masks is back at work, mostly for free, to fight covid-19
Care home residents recreate record covers
Senior Home in Brazil Creates ‘Hug Tunnel’ So Visitors Can Embrace Their Loved Ones
‘I had to fight’: COVID-19 sends Ontario woman on 87-day battle for survival
Elderly Peruvian man makes coffers to stay positive amid COVID-19
Couple, ages 93 and 87, recover from COVID-19
Concha García Zaera creates stunning artwork in Microsoft Paint
Bismarck man spreads joy with a smile, friendly wave
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