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Things Aren't What They Used to Be (1980)
Directed by David Parker
· 14m
"Things Aren't What they Used to Be — Senior Pedestrian Problems" is a 1980s film about senior citizens as pedestrians. It is a nostalgic yet practical guide aimed at older pedestrians, comparing the simpler, slower-paced traffic of the 1930s with the fast-moving, complex traffic conditions of the present day. It emphasizes how aging affects mobility, vision, and hearing. It provides important safety tips, such as avoiding jaywalking, using marked crosswalks carefully, staying alert, facing traffic on roads without sidewalks, and wearing light-colored clothing at night for visibility. Ultimately, it delivers a hopeful message that with awareness and adaptation, aging individuals can continue to enjoy life safely despite the modern world’s faster pace.
Crew
- Director
- David Parker
- Writer
- Gordon F Waldear
Details
- Release date
- 1980-01-01
- Runtime
- 14m
- Original language
- EN
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- U.S. Office of Education, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Florida Highway Patrol, Professional Arts Inc.