'I care a lot' a commentary on the depiction of elder abuse in the film. Issue 4 (8th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beaulieu, Marie; St-Martin, Kevin; Cadieux Genesse, Julien
• Is Part Of: Journal of elder abuse & neglect. Volume 33:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 342
• Page End: 349
• Publication Date: 2021-08-08
• Subjects: Commentary -- elder abuse -- financial abuse -- professional carer -- caregivers; Elder Abuse -- Periodicals; Older people -- Abuse of -- United States -- Periodicals; Social work with older people -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.682
• DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2021.1965931
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-6566

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In I Care a Lot, we follow Marla Grayson, a self-proclaimed "Professional Carer" who makes a living by financially abusing older adults. Elder abuse, financial or otherwise, is seldom explored in cinema and must be handled with care. Cinema can help raise awareness on this social problem and play an important role in the de-stigmatization of older adults. Unfortunately, in our opinion, I Care a Lot fails to do so.