A House Divided: Caregiver Stress and Elder Abuse
Directed by Lyn Wright1988 35m[Documentary](/on-demand/category/documentary), [Short](/on-demand/category/short)
8.0
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 willful 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.
