For many older people, isolation from family and friends can take a toll on their physical and mental well being, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, older people were encouraged to isolate themselves from social interaction. We spoke to some active older Australians about the impact of COVID-19 and how they took care themselves and others during the lockdown. This video illustrates that the power of older people's creativity, caring and community spirit was on full display even during the peak of restrictions.