A Day In The Life Of A Lonely 98-Year-Old Woman

A day in the life of Mary was filmed by Voyager film crew documenting the elderly ladies daily routine.

It features Mary visiting the Day-care Centre and then what appears lonely moments in her own apartment.

A candid somewhat confronting account of the realities faced by some older people living alone with minimal social supports.

An employee from the Day-care Centre was invited into Mary’s home to get a glimpse of what she gets up to after leaving the Day-care Centre.

Reminding us all, but especially the thousands of nurses, carers and lifestyle staff caring for older people about the importance of human connection and the significant impact you can have on one’s life.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  1. So sweet, so heartwarming and yet so heartbreaking all at the same time. I love working with the elderly and I have been for 25+ years. You learn so much from them. It’s so sad to see them alone. So thank you to all the wonderful people working with our elders!

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

The CPAP dilemma: How aged care reform is pushing Australia’s hospitals to breaking point

Record ED numbers. Ambulance call-outs surging. And now, warnings that a gap in aged care funding for CPAP machines could make it worse. Here's how a piece of medical equipment became the latest flashpoint in Australia's aged care reform debate. Read More

From home support to residential care – how to navigate the aged‑care maze for ageing parents

One fall or hospital stay can change everything. Yet many families only start learning about aged care when they're forced to make urgent decisions. Experts say having the conversation now about care preferences, finances and future plans could make all the difference. Read More

Experts warn aged care reforms are ‘normalising restraint’ instead of protecting rights

Nearly one in five aged care residents are now restrained. A new report by Aged Care Justice warns that Australia is normalising control instead of protecting rights. Experts say legislation alone isn’t enough to stop the rise of restrictive practices. Read More
Advertisement