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Summary:

Through 4 moving portraits, this short documentary sheds light on the tragedy of caregiver stress and elder abuse. The abuse takes many forms, ranging from wilful neglect and financial exploitation to physical assault. The film portrays the emotional complexity of family relationships that can lead to abuse of the elderly, the anguish and isolation of its victims, and the need for community understanding and support.

Contributors:

Wright, Lyn, 1956- , director, narrator

Basmajian, Silva , producer

National Film Board of Canada , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Subjects:

Older people — Abuse of

Older people — Family relationships

Caregivers

Abused older people

Older people

Abused elderly

Genres:

Documentary films

Online media

Internet videos

General Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed July 23, 2019).
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (36 mins.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1112138047

Other Control Numbers:

3800344 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP3800344/avon