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Proud years
About this film
A film which shows how practical steps can be taken to encourage old people to lead useful lives despite old age, illness or injury. The film begins with a series of elderly people describing their active lives. The film shows the case study of Mrs Lewis, partially paralysed by a stroke, and how she becomes more active again. Other elderly people are shown and it is pointed out that having a strong will and a desire to fight to recover are two of the most important factors in keeping an elderly person fit and active - in addition to that, all activities that encourage movement and independence are to be encouraged to avoid permanent invalidism. 4 segments.
Directors & creators
Wellcome Library
Subjects
Physical Therapy Modalities, Stroke, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Medical sciences, Medical
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