House calls by doctors are largely a thing of the past. But one doctor realized how vulnerable his frail elderly housebound patients were, and has devoted his practice to seeing them at home. In this way they are spared the necessity of entering nursing homes.

Dr.Mark Nowaczynski is both a physician and photographer in Toronto. His photographs of elderly patients capture " their timeless humanity, their strength, their individuality, their dignity, their joys and fears, and the stark immediacy of their existence." Using his camera as a tool for social change, he photographs these house-bound patients, so that their circumstances become known to a larger public.

As the patients in this inspiring documentary describe their lives, it is clear that without this dedicated doctor they would not be able to continue on their own. This film will enable those caring for the elderly to understand what drives patients to maintain their independence at all costs. The film shows that our health care system has not kept up with the changing demographics and spends too little on home care.

"Their plight and the related issues are effectively portrayed. Recommended" Educational Media Reviews Online

Columbus International Film and Video Festival, 2005
Freddie award, Caregiving, International Health and Medical Media competition, 2005