“…a deeply affecting and thoughtful work. A heartfelt look at providing care for the elderly.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS
In these sixteen vignettes, Forbes moves beyond the clinical charts and first impressions. She stands, sits, and squats at the side of her elderly charges, in their homes, in hospitals, and everywhere in between. Blending her love of the elderly with that of writing, the author honours the intimate moments of humour and humanity that arise when caring for society’s sometimes forgotten treasures.
“She opened her eyes briefly. Looking into mine and with a beatific smile she said, “Watch out for those knees!” And as far as I know, those were her last words.”
About the Author
Gabriella Forbes lives in Victoria, BC, an amazing location for book lovers with a multitude of independent bookstores that are all genuinely committed to supporting local voices and Canadian writers!
Her professional and academic careers included working on behalf of both Canada’s and BC’s Indigenous peoples. When she moved out of the public sector into caring for the elderly, she discovered that her lens on their life experience was appreciated both by them and by others — as she recorded their stories and insights.
