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A competitor in the inter-nursing home games of Genlis, France, tosses a beanbag. The April 1, 2026, event saw 100 participants from 10 facilities face off. Such Olympics (Olympiades) happen regularly across France thanks in part to financial support from the National Solidarity Fund for Autonomy, an arm of the country’s social-security system devoted to autonomy for the elderly and disabled.
Last Look is a recurring photography feature on the final pages of SSIR’s print magazine, featuring images that inspire from around the world of social innovation. For more from SSIR’s Summer 2026 issue, go here.
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