Rights of Age (Mental Health Film Board, 1966)

[@TigergirlM]

I remember the first time I realized that old people were once young...someone's grandparent, parent, child, infant...it was one of the biggest revelations of my life. It's very sad that I figured it out too late to really appreciate my grandparents and learn about their lives, although I loved them very much. I have made a point to make history real and relevant to my child, he loves learning about the past, and how to make the present and future better because of it!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

The truth in this old film is still relevant today. If you know an older person, a relative, etc. Don't forget them. They didn't forget you when you were young. Once they were young, vibrant and outgoing. Now is the time to love and care for them.

[@arcticfox7153]

It’s very sad that as humans we do not treat our elders as the treasures that they are. I am so very thankful for my family and friends. I am older, an believe the internet, being able to talk to and see my family, though I’m 4,000 miles away - is wonderful!

[@andrewmorton395]

I totally agree with you

[@caneprints]

As a caregiver who has elderly loved ones in my life who I love very much, it is amazing to me how relevant this film is, even today. My mom is a stubborn, independent, 92 year old woman Who is surrounded by a loving family, And it is a real challenge to find the balancing act between allowing someone to have independence while at the same time needing to remind the person to use safety Techniques and equipment like walkers. We have all seen what happens when my mom, and other elderly individuals in our world, has a fall. Falls are terrible setbacks for an independent elderly person and we want my mom to remain as independent and healthy as possible.

[@angrychick9649]

We treat our elderly like crap in our society. All those elderly were once young,but there is no guarantee you will live to be old. But you can do nothing to stop the aging process,all you teens who think you are cool, could one day be that elderly person who can no longer care for themselves,helpless as an infant. Nursing homes where negeclt and despair are rampet,could be your new home.

[@jacksonpaflas4080]

There are also old people who treat young people like crap and act as if they are all lazy and entitled, when I have met old people that are just like that. Are all old people like that? Certainly not. Do young people often generalize all old people? Of course. I think their needs to be some understanding between the two. Not all old people are bigoted and small minded, not all young people are lazy and entitled.

[@angrychick9649]

@@jacksonpaflas4080 the point is,nursing homes should not be hell holes. Caretakers should not be able to abuse and neglect

[@dangfd551]

@@jacksonpaflas4080we should get ‘em together and stuff ‘Em in a room to straighten it out with a chat

[@ReVoltaire]

Everyone in this film has passed away by now, except possibly for the boy acting as a neighbor child.

[@Kutil99]

This video was made the year I was born. I am in my late 50's now and my Mom is in a nursing home now. I am making the best of my time while I can still do everything I'm capable of doing. If you are young now, don't waste these years.

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

"Her daughter died in childbirth, her only son was killed at the Bulge (Battle of the Bulge)... she has no other family and no friends...she lives in poverty" with not even enough money to eat properly just broke my heart. Later in the film when she started to cry, tears sprang to my eyes. I've always respected and enjoyed being with, talking with older people. My favorite Sunday School class back in 1966, when I was a senior in high school, was the Senior Ladies Class because I loved their wisdom and their stories about their lives. My mother was just the BEST and I am so glad I had her with me until she was nearly 101 and still in good health for her age.

[@SMGAPR8]

Many women died in n childbirth or and sequential babies died was back, heartbreaking and traumatising 😥

[@margaretflood-elahwal5861]

Nursing homes are the worst. I spent 3 months in a rehab place to help me walk again. Younger people should not think that an old person will prefer living in a nursing home regardless of how nice it may be. Loss of autonomy , multiple people dwelling, others telling you what to do.

[@uruloki2758]

Depends. Some old people enjoy it. My grandma used to voluntarily intern herself for a handful of months every year.

[@deepthinker-k4m]

Luv these old educational pieces.

[@AllyWhiteArtist]

We're all just one fall away from being wards of the state.

[@andrewmorton395]

So so very true

[@ReVoltaire]

Or a can of Soilent Green

[@margaretflood-elahwal5861]

God , this film is almost my life of loneliness . It really is unnerving.I hardly go out and only have one or two friends. I stay inside days on end.

[@christiansgrandma6812]

I can relate, try joining a local senior's group, once the pandemic is over. It's fun. There's trip, get to gethers and those who like bingo. I've started learning to do floral arrangements. I force myself to take walks early in the mornings. Hun we ain't giving up yet. I've learned to gone on zoom and I make calls on a certain day of the week.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Christians Grandma gives good advice. IT can be done and is so worth it. Find your interests and others who feel similar. Perhaps your friends could invite you and introduce you to more friends. Margaret, YOU are worthy of friendship and closeness. Some local community buses are available, usually able to go the the Community Center. Be well !

[@suzann824]

me too you are not alone

[@heathernikki5734]

❤❤ my heart goes out to anyone feeling this way

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Heart breaking really, I've seen it too many times, but isolation of one's self is not healthy either, find yr happiness no matter what, live it and love what u wanna do! Tomorrow isn't promised. Hugs❤❤❤

[@kimjohnson8471]

This is depressing as heck!

[@Inky1967]

Great film.thanks so much!

[@aeriheirsling2735]

The year I was born. What a time!

[@ReVoltaire]

Joe Biden was already 25 back then 😮

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

The year I graduated from high school!

[@ohmeowzer1]

Mrs vickery ran away she has spunk

[@lindahebb4832]

Thank you for posting

[@mlrobinson228]

All I want when I'm old is a cat. ❤🐈

[@colleenkelleher393]

So sad

[@Amanda-vi3di]

Thoughtful protection?! These people are stealing her home and placing her in a Conservatorship

[@ohmeowzer1]

Loved it

[@garydetaeye7081]

they steal your home

[@TananBaboo]

2:10 an young people are so hard on elders for falling for romance scams.

[@11UncleBooker22]

ALL of the people in this film were 47 to 55 years old at the time of this documentary.

[@PhantomOSX]

Even older than that for sure. Some are clearly 70+,

[@CaptchaNeon]

Dang even the flock of birds abandoned the old woman

[@majorpayne5289]

Not all old folks were good people nor good parents.

[@francoamerican4632]

Only those deemed to have been good parents should qualify for government assistance.

[@janemiller8155]

Omgggg she’s eloping!!!!!

[@SubCultureVulture702]

Omgawd, life sucks & then you grow old, & life just sucks even more. Keep the true Sabbath, on Saturday, & pray the Lord comes soon.

[@aeriheirsling2735]

Recluse?

[@Fusem286]

Jesus Christ . “The disappointment of their lives “

[@chndlr18]

Who?

[@DanKirchner5150]

put the fork in

[@yamahajapan5351]

Mrs. Vickery is not my problem….

[@francoamerican4632]

People like you are the problem.

[@yamahajapan5351]

Pure propaganda….what crap!