Ageing in the new age compilation

Australia, 1983

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Episode of Series “Ageing in the New Age”.
This is a compilation of a series of seven films which examine the issue of ageing in our society. “Hitting a brick wall” is an introductory video; “Under one roof” looks at societies where several generations live under one roof; “With minimal help” is about the Independent Living Centre which offers advice and services to assist the elderly to remain living at home; “The Other side of the coin” examines the issues of pensions; “The Nest egg” is a dramatised film of the options for superannuation; “Reaching out” is about Spain - a co-operative of retired people; “Out of sight” is about Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Credits

co-producer

Film Australia

Suzanne Baker

Duration

01:45:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1983

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Ageing in the New Age

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Ageing in the New Age

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ACMI Identifier

300383

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Investments

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Investments

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Public welfare

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Aging

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - Australia

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aging

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Alzheimer's disease

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental illness

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Sound

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Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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