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Your email address will not be published.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

“I am a partner”: Hearing impaired worker shares why she chose aged care

“My absolute favourite thing is to see deaf participants successfully complete a task by themselves and smile knowing that they now have the skills to complete it again.” Read More

Government should be “fixing this waiting list” for home care

Everyone says a week is a long time in politics and I think this one has been an extra-long week for many Australians. Whilst everyone I talk to across the community has been dismayed by the events of the last few weeks in politics. The chaos and division of the Liberals leadership challenge isn’t just... Read More

95-year-old swimmer sweeps gold at Pan Pacs Masters

95-year-old Marion Beulke proved age does not slow you down as she claimed six gold medals at the Gold Coast Pan Pacific Master Games. Read More
Advertisement