#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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Watch Arizona Woman Frantically Pounding on Door to Save Family From Fire Just Before Roof Collapses
When Pastor’s Bike Was Stolen, His Response Was to Start a Free Bicycle Repair Service for People in Need
Hero Plumber Has Helped 10,000 Vulnerable Families Fix Heating and Plumbing For FREE During Pandemic
Joan Baez Turns 80 And Shows Off Her Masterful Paintings in Second Solo Art Exhibit
86-year-old Dilys Price holds the Guinness World Record for oldest female skydiver
Dilys Price holds the Guinness World Record for the Oldest female skydiver. Few people can summon the courage to jump out of a plane at 18,000 feet above sea level… but...
A 93-Year-old Veteran Whittling Walking Sticks Has Raised $16,000 For Food Pantry
Retired Couple Makes 1,400 Gorgeous Wooden Toys for Kids in Need at Christmas: ’People need hope’
‘Grandfather’ of Homeless Animals Graduates From Veterinary Program to Care for Stray Dogs
Thunder Bay, Ont., man named one of Canada’s favourite crossing guards Social Sharing
Watch This Grandmother Working at McDonald’s Get Unforgettable Surprise From a Secret Santa
Kenora, Ont., museum recognized for preserving, promoting Indigenous culture
Strangers volunteer to cook Christmas dinner for Halifax newcomers staying in hotel
This Irish Couple Built Homes for Their Employees, and It’s Changed Their Lives
99-year-old war veteran ‘overwhelmed’ by hundreds of holiday cards
Yukon woman’s ice menorah celebrates light of Hanukkah in the North
90-Year-old in UK Becomes First to Get Pfizer Vaccine: “There is light at the end of the tunnel”
Prison Camp Survivor is Casually Building and Donating a $50 Million Children’s Hospital in in New Zealand
B.C. couple donates nearly $13K to charities over 7 years by recycling cans Social Sharing
Couple married for 75 years first met in revolving door at The Bay in downtown Winnipeg
72-year-old returning home from Parkview Place after family advocates for discharge Social Sharing
Residential school survivor graduates from high school at 61, says it’s never too late for education
102-year-old Vancouver woman sets Guinness World Record for oldest curler
Elmira resident celebrates 100th birthday with a drive-by celebration
Solihull man makes huge splash for Muscular Dystrophy UK
California firefighter who lost home in fire surprised with $10,000
98-Year-old D-Day Veteran Recreates Photo With Belgian Boy Who Befriended Him During WWII
A Polar Bear Was Killing A Woman, Until This Hero Attacked It With A Shovel
Ballet Dancer With Alzheimer’s Listens To ‘Swan Lake’ And Remembers Choreography
Marathoner limping in pain gets help from prisoner on work release to finish race
At 79, Mumbai Woman Uses Secret Recipe to Start Chai Masala Business from Home
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