In a visit to an elderly home, I found kindred spirits in the solitude of their circumstances. While many cultures honor the elderly for their long lives and wisdom, our society often hides them away from view. Freedom to Age explores the issues surrounding this dismissive attitude, reaffirming the need to respect and appreciate our elders by focusing on their individual narratives and everyday realities, rather than the “fictions” and “virtual realities” society often creates to distract from them. The spirit of Freedom to Age is to celebrate and uplift the privilege of reaching old age. This series highlights the joy and gratitude of elderly individuals who, living in a home, embrace their lives with happiness and meaning, even as they approach its end.”

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