Proud years.

Date:
1956
  • Film

About this work

Description

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.

Publication/Creation

United States, 1956.

Physical description

3 film reels (28 min. ea) : sound, black and white, 16 mm

Creator/production credits

Written and directed by George C. Stoney under the advice of Frederic Zeman, Director of Medicine and Leo Dobrin, Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with the co-operation of the Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews of New York. Produced with a grant from Pfizer Laboratories, released by the Center for mass Communication of Columbia University Press.

Copyright note

British Medical Association

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • Copy 1

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    Closed stores
    BMA492
    By appointmentManual request
  • Copy 2

    LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores
    BMA492
    By appointmentManual request
  • Copy 1

    Location Access
    Closed stores
    BMA492
    Can't be requested

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