I'd Rather Be Home
Description
Norman is caught in a cycle of physical abuse at the hands of his grown son, and yet when given the opportunity to live safely apart from him in an adult care facility, says he would rather be home. In candid interviews Norman recalls the close relationship he once had with his son and expresses confusion about the brutal behavior the man now exhibits. He's reluctant to press charges and his wife denies that any beatings occur, and thus the rounds of violence, remorse, and relapse continue. A follow-up to the story presented in Elder Abuse: Five Case Studies, this program documents Norman's situation over a period of seven years, raising many issues central to dealing with elder abuse cases.
Runtime
30 min
Subjects
- Adulthood (96)
- Older people (270)
- Families (556)
- Child welfare (114)
- Aging (259)
- Age discrimination (34)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2011], c1998
Database
Films on Demand
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