#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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‘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
Willmar Rocks: Hand-painted rocks give joy and inspiration
A pastor celebrated his 73rd birthday by driving an ice cream truck and handing out free treats
86-Year-Old Woman Spends Stimulus Check Building A Front Yard ‘Zoo’ To Make People Happy
Farmers Plants 81 Acres Of Wildflowers, Feed More Than 1 Million Bees
103-year-old man breaks Guinness record for world’s oldest tandem skydive
This writing group has pushed on through lockdown and published – The Big Swit’CH – stories in large print format
An 85-year-old great-grandad is trekking 1,000-miles around Addlestone park for charity
91-year-old woman stays busy by doing fashion shows during quarantine
Tune in and work out: Older adults see success with virtual fitness
The way these older amateur athletes are staying fit despite the pandemic offers lessons for all ages
Local musician returns to stage after stay-at-home
Senior living operator study: COVID-19 bridges generation gap as young, old become more connected
As the pandemic grinds on, we could all learn a thing or two from this Seattle actor
This 82-year-old widower and his millennial friend are overcoming loneliness through Zoom.
The importance of listening
90-year-old couple reunites after wife recovers from COVID-19
Wickford Covid survivor, 90, beats virus to sing in choir
A 79-Year-Old Man Started A YouTube Cooking Channel After Losing His Grocery Store Job Due To Coronavirus
Older people take action to reduce lockdown loneliness in Burley and Kirkstall
Heroes of the Pandemic: From prisoner of war to prisoner of COVID-19 for 99-year-old veteran
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