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A house divided : caregiver stress and elder abuse.

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Wright, Lyn, 1956- (Director, Narrator), Basmajian, Silva (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Montréal, QC : National Film Board of Canada, 1988.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Older people > Abuse of.
Older people > Family relationships.
Caregivers.
Abused older people.
Caregivers
Personnes âgées > Relations familiales.
Aidants naturels.
Abused older people
Older people > Abuse of
Older people > Family relationships
Documentaries and Factual Films
documentary film.
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Documentaires.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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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.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 23, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (36 minutes)
Playing Time:00:35:21