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Your email address will not be published.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

New Winter Menu Warms Aged Care Residents’ Hearts

Residents at Palm Lake Care in Deception Bay are taking an active role in their dining experience by forming their own tasting committee. This collaborative approach allows them to share recipes and choose the foods that they want. Read More

“She didn’t need to die”: Heartbroken family seeking answers after beloved mother’s death

When a frail, 90 year-old woman asked her home care provider to take her to a shopping centre, the facility outsourced the task to a labour hire agency. While out, the much-loved grandmother suffered a heavy fall after stepping onto a travelator with her walker, and tragically she died the next day. The family wants the matter further investigated. Read More

The life changing hospital attack that transformed a leading Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon

Dr Michael Wong, an experienced Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon, had no idea his life would be turned upside down on what was supposed to be a normal day at work. In 2014, his life changed when he arrived for work at the Western Hospital in Footscray and was stabbed 14 times in his arms, chest,... Read More
Advertisement