Stories of Strength and Coping: Individual and Systemic Responses to Covid-19

While the pandemic had significant impacts on the lives of the older adults, it is imperative to examine the kind of individual and systemic responses that emerged to cope with the pandemic. There were individual stories of strength, courage, and coping that emerged. Alongside were community responses, often specific to localities and regions, which helped provide sustenance not just to older adults, but all others who needed such support.