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Your email address will not be published.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 Haven Provides a Haven to Locals Impacted by Bushfires

Catholic Healthcare’s The Haven Residential Aged Care Home in Wagga Wagga opened its doors recently to the residents of Blakeney Lodge, Tumut and residents of Tumut, Batlow and Tumbarumba impacted by the bushfires. Since last Thursday, The Haven has welcomed 27 residents from Blakeney Lodge in Tumut as well as patients from Tumut Hospital and... Read More

Search for brave strangers who leapt onto train tracks to rescue a man in wheelchair

The daughter of a 62-year-old man who accidentally fell onto train tracks while driving his electric wheelchair is hoping to contact the brave strangers that rescued her father in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Read More

It’s legal to buy over-the-counter cannabis in Australia – but it’s still a long way from your local chemist

Since early 2021, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has allowed the sale of low-dose cannabidiol (CBD) preparations over the counter at Australian pharmacies. But you won’t find any at your local chemist. Read More
Advertisement