Cozy
Cozy An anguished cry against the neoliberal demands of university life from a privileged but painful position.
Magic Numbers
Magic Numbers A wry look at my everyday experiences of appearing eternally youthful on the outside while actually aging rapidly under the surface.
Exploring Death Friendliness
Exploring Death Friendliness In the context of age-friendly communities where the focus is on active living, this video invites viewers to think about the role that death plays in their lives and their communities.
Less Lonely
Less Lonely In the context of widespread loneliness, an organization for LGBTQI2S seniors shows that being lonely applies across a wide number of old people, even those who are well resources. This video, written by Susan Braedley, tells the story of Rupert and Bill whose friendship brings out their different stories of coming out and …
A Story of Grief, Connection, and Community
A Story of Grief, Connection and Community From our research on age-friendly communities, this video shares a story of a woman who became isolated while grieving the loss of her husband. We invite you to consider the role grief plays in our lives, particularly the lives of older adults, and how important connection and community …
Love and Death in the Time of COVID
Love and Death in the Time of COVID The COVID 19 pandemic has reminded us of the importance of social relationships. This video explores the tension between preventing death within nursing homes and the need to foster connection between residents and their loved ones. This video invites viewers to ask questions about the relationship between …
What does age-friendly mean to you
What does age-friendly mean to you? We asked people at a Toronto seniors centre what age friendly means to them. This is what they said.