The Elder Project: An engaging collection of stories from our diverse community of frail elders.

By following seven diverse elders over a period of two years, director Eva Colmers and the National Film Board have recorded their experiences of transitioning into a more dependant state.  And, while each elder has different medical, social-economic or cultural circumstances, all share the desire to grow older with dignity and a sense of control over their future. The elders share their views on issues that affect them: the loss of a license, the decision to move in with family members, the growing sense of isolation and more. Through a DVD collection of short episodic stories, we hear about their needs and desires in a personal, experiential and very revealing way.