| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Summary |
"Tony Robinson's intensely moving and personal documentary about his mother who suffers dementia is arguably the saddest, funniest and scariest documentary you will see all year. How this TV presenter (The Worst Jobs In History, Time Team,) actor (Blackadder) and comedian copes with the scourges of the 21st century - Alzheimers and dementia generally is impressively honest and brave. Tony's 89-year-old mum Phyllis suffers from dementia and lives in a care home (or convalescent home) - don't dare call it a nursing home. And it makes Tony feel angry, frustrated and guilty. Tony uses his relationship with his mother to explore the issue of care for the elderly, fully extending it to his own decisions on what should happen to his frail mother. In Time Team and The Worst Jobs In History Tony is normally so upbeat it is surprising and refreshing to see his serious and soulful side - it's a touching piece of television. Tony Robinson: Me And My Mum looks candidly at a concern that will eventually face most of us, but which we prefer not to talk about - the reality of what we should do when our parents can no longer live independently. Tony talks to experts, organisations representing the elderly, and politicians about possible solutions. He faces this with honesty, wit and a determination to find a solution. And while Tony wonders whether more could be done for his mum, he also appreciates that it may happen to him in time."--website |
| Notes |
Off-air recording of ABC-TV broadcast April 19, 2007. Copied under Part VA of the Copyright Act |
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Off-air recording of ABC1 broadcast June 16, October 5, 2009. Copied under Part VA of the Copyright Act |
| Credits |
Produced and directed by David DeHaney |
| Performer |
Presented by Tony Robinson |
| Notes |
DVD |
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Rated: No rating given or PG (copy specific) |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
| Subject |
Dementia -- Care and treatment
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Older people -- Care -- England
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| Author |
Robinson, Tony, 1946-
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DeHaney, David
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ABC-TV (Australia)
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