Participants in the Revera and Reel Youth - Age is More Film Project reviewing their film

Revera and
Reel Youth

We are passionate about redefining aging

We want to showcase and celebrate the ageless spirit of older people. We want to end ageism.

Age Is More is Revera’s social cause dedicated to changing negative attitudes about aging. Along with our partners, we aim to raise awareness about this important issue and help make a difference in the lives of older people.

Revera partners with Reel Youth

Two participants - an older woman and a younger woman - of the Revera and Reel Youth - Age is More Film Project

Reel Youth is a not-for-profit program that encourages youth, adults and organizations to create and distribute compelling films about important.

In 2013, Revera partnered with Reel Youth to create the Revera and Reel Youth Age is More Film Project. This intergenerational initiative has brought together older Canadians and youth from across the country, who have created compelling short films that touch on important social issues including ageism, changing gender roles in society, innovation and the impact of war on Canadians’ lives.

This project has published more than 280 films to-date and has created life-long relationships between the older adults and the youth participants. With partnerships like Reel Youth, Revera aims to shed light on ageism, challenge the assumptions of aging and recognize the valuable contributions of older adults to society.
Behind the Scenes of The Revera and Reel Youth Age is More Film Project
Through this process the youth and older adults have forged new intergenerational friendships. Check out this behind the scenes video to see how the films were developed and how the participants have broken down stigmas about each other to found common areas of interest.
Paul & Ruth

“That's why we're here, is to love and care.” Together for 61 years, Ruth and Paul fell in love in high school.  Watch as they reminisce about their first date and how Paul proposed.

Filmed on location in February 2017.
Evelyn

Evelyn reminisces about growing up on a farm and feeling free. Find out what core values are most important to Evelyn by watching this film created in celebration of the International Day of Older Persons.

Filmed on location in September 2017.
Gerry & Jai

Jai lived through the Korean War before coming to Canada in 1960, where she met Gerry, the love of her life—a cross-cultural romance that was considered unusual at the time. Both Gerry and Jai share their stories of life, marriage, love and laughter.

Filmed on location in February 2017.
Edward

"Just keep drawing and practicing. It's like anything else, the more you do it, the better you become." Watch as Edward shows his love and talent for painting with the world as his canvas.

Filmed on location in December 2018.
“If I go back I would tell myself ‘do the best you can’ and enjoy the journey”
Winston & Leslie

"He loves to tell people he beat me at golf today." Watch as Winston & Leslie recount how they found each other and how their relationship has blossomed.

Filmed on location in December 2018.
Jim

“When I moved, I made a bunch of friends." Watch as Jim shares his life’s adventures, from the farm to Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Filmed on location in November 2018.
Veronica

“I've got lots of friends. I consider everybody my friend here.” Watch as Veronica talks about her first home and other stories from her life.

Filmed on location in April 2019.
Johanna

“Living a life of purpose is never to be selfish. Always think of other people. See where you can help.” Watch as Johanna shares how she used her profession as a hairstylist to give back to others in her community.

Filmed on location in June 2019.
“I hope that the next generation does for others whatever they can and also to remember to do well for themselves.”
Nan

“My parents taught me to be happy, and to treat people the way I would like them to treat me.” Watch as Nan shows how she gives back to charities in a meaningful way. 

Filmed on location in June 2019.
Ralph

“...I can write letters to my family, I can do my photography which is simply an exercise in seeing beauty.” Watch as Ralph shares stories about his time working as a broadcaster and how he believes everyone has a story to tell.

Filmed on location in August 2019.
Nessie

“Living in Revera here, I love it. Everyone is just nice, we're all like one family.” Watch as Nessie talks about moving from Scotland to Canada to give her daughters a better life.

Filmed on location in January 2020.
Mary Lou

"This afternoon I will be mending a hedgehog for one of the resident's dogs he chewed the nose off!" Watch as Mary Lou shares her love of sewing.

Filmed on location in August 2019.
“It's like I gave myself permission... to be myself.”
Sally

“If I could go back, I'd lean in close and say my life will be enriched with a wonderful family.” Watch as Sally shares the many moments in her life that have helped to form the person she is today.

Filmed virtually using iPads over several weeks during the summer of 2020.
Gordon

“During your life, thank people for what they've done.” Watch as Gordon shares stories from his life’s journey that shaped him into the person he is today.

Filmed virtually using iPads over several weeks during the winter of 2021.
Patricia

“I hope that the next generation does for others whatever they can and also to remember to do well for themselves.” Watch as Patricia shares her passion for the piano and traces how her lineage shaped her into the person she is today.

Filmed virtually using iPads over several weeks during the summer of 2021.
John & June

“I love gardening with June.” “I love baking with John.” “I delight in helping June bake.” Watch as John & June share their passion for working together and the joy their relationship has brought them.

Filmed virtually using iPads over several weeks during the fall of 2021.

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