A House Divided: Caregiver Stress and Elder Abuse

198835 min 17 secFilm: Documentary

G

Direction: Lyn Wright

Production: Silva BasmajianJohn Spotton

Script: Lyn Wright

Through four moving portraits, A House Divided 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. With great sensitivity, this 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 tremendous need for community understanding and support.

Subject categories


  • Seniors > Abuse and ViolenceFamily LifeHome CareSocial Problems
  • Families > Elder Abuse
  • Social Issues > Elderly PeopleViolence
  • Family Studies/Home Economics > Aging/Death and DyingFamily Diversity and Challenges
  • Health/Personal Development > Healthy RelationshipsMental Health/Stress/Suicide

Credits


director
Lyn Wright
script
Lyn Wright
narrator
Lyn Wright
producer
Silva Basmajian
executive producer
John Spotton
cinematography
John Walker
David Meyers
Charles Konowal
sound
Ross Redfern
Stephen Longstreth
Michael Mirus
editing
John Kramer
sound editing
Eva Jaworska
re-recording
Jack Heeren
music
Randolph Peters

Awards


  • Red Ribbon Award - Category: Special Needs / ElderlyItinerant - American Film and Video Festival