LTCFlyingSolo

This short film and discussion guide is a product of the Connecting Caring Communities (CCC) partnership, with special funding from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. The film was produced and directed by students at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee as part of a course about making documentary films.  Suggested resources.

Flying Solo

 

 

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Discussion questions by Eric Gerber
 

  1. Patricia says that she enjoys being old. Do you, or will you, enjoy being old? Why or why not? What challenges and opportunities come with later life?
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  2. Patricia strongly dislikes the idea of living with one of her children. Discuss the pros and cons of living with adult children later in life.
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  3. Describe the types of community-based services Patricia uses and the benefits that they bring to her life. What services have you found to be particularly useful?
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  4. Discuss the relationship between Patricia and her senior companion, Cassie. What do they gain from each other?
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  5. What personality traits does Patricia have that help her adapt so well to her physical and financial limitations?
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  6. Living on a fixed income, like Patricia, is a big adjustment for many older adults. What coping strategies has Patricia used to adapt? What strategies have you, or will you, use?
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  7. Patricia states that the young people in the Native American community help and respect their elders. Based upon your own personal experiences, describe how your ethnicity or race has influenced your experiences in later life.
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  8. Do you believe there is any shame in asking for assistance during later life? Why or why not?
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  9. What do you think is the moral of the story?
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  10. Discuss the significance of the film’s title, “Flying Solo”. What steps could a person in their 50’s or 60’s take to prepare for the possibility of flying solo later in life?

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