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Your email address will not be published.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

How the Elderly Are Affected by Autism

Individuals with autism already face an entirely new set of challenges throughout the duration of their life. But, what happens when you add the factor of aging to autism? Oftentimes, when people think of autism, they think of a sweet, little, innocent child who might display a few obsessive interests and might become upset by... Read More

Sammy’s long road to recovery led to the perfect destination

After finding herself on the receiving end of a nasty collision in peak hour traffic, Sammy saw her career put on hold as she tackled the challenging task of long-term recovery from severe whiplash.  Read More

COVID has exposed the Government’s disregard of all aged care issues

Much like every attempt at ‘fixing things’ in Australia’s aged care industry, the government's response to both Omicron and the Royal Commission has been ‘too little and far too late’. Meanwhile, thousands of residents across the country prepare for another week confined to their rooms. Read More
Advertisement