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The Elder Project

The Elder Project follows seven diverse seniors over two years and records their experiences through a series of short and candid episodic stories. As they face the possibility of increasing frailty and transitioning into more dependent-living scenarios, the elders talk of their concerns and eloquently express their desire to grow older with dignity and some control over their future.
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The Elder Project follows seven diverse seniors over two years and records their experiences through a series of short and candid episodic stories. As they face the possibility of increasing frailty and transitioning into more dependent-living scenarios, the elders talk of their concerns and eloquently express their desire to grow older with dignity and some control over their future.

Health and Medicine All subjects
  • participant
    Arn Langner
    Clara Plante
    John M. Flint
    Jack McIntosh
    Joanna Matejko
    Nirmala Acharya
    Ruth Hamson
  • writer
    Eva Colmers
  • director
    Eva Colmers
  • producer
    Bonnie Thompson
  • editor
    Brenda Terning
  • additional editing
    Jimmy Bustos
  • director of photography
    Trevor Wilson
  • additional photography
    Daron Donahue
    Sergio Olivares
  • sound recordist
    Larry MacDonald
    Gerry Clarke
    Stan Jackson
    Rosie Dransfeld
  • sound design
    John Blerot
  • online editor
    Joe Owens
  • colourist
    Joe Owens
  • researcher in development
    Jane Bisbee
    Julia Necheff
  • technical research
    Robert Zimmermann
    Candice Desormeaux
    aAron Munson
    Scott Portingale
  • music - performance
    John Blerot
  • music - writing
    Brewster M. Higley
  • music
    Daniel E. Kelley
  • production coordinator
    Ginette D'Silva
    Susan Lewis
    Faye Yoneda
  • production supervisor
    Mark Power
  • marketing manager
    Kelly Fox
  • program administrator
    Darin Clausen
  • executive producer
    David Christensen

Education

Ages 12 to 18
Study Guide
Guide 1
School subjects
Diversity - Diversity in Communities Family Studies/Home Economics - Aging/Death and Dying
Brainstorm the many disadvantages to aging in terms of mobility, housing, health concerns and loneliness. Identify the various health issues presented in this film. Discuss some of the ways that seniors can stave off many health and living issues, including placement in a care facility. Is there one particular profile in the film that resonated with you? Is there one person you admire? Discuss the relationship between John and Jack.

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