A presentation of the problems facing the aged and the community’s responsibility to them. Shows through the experiences of one elderly lady (played by Lorna Forbes) the services rendered by social workers, district nurses, and “meals on wheels”. Emphasises need for companionship, warmth and comfort, as well as a degree of independence.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009556
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aged - Australia - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aged - Services for - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Public welfare - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social workers
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Aging
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - Home care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - Integrated care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - Psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aging
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Community health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Community health nursing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)