In Nice, Simone Malaussena, who is in her nineties, can and wants to stay at home thanks to the help of life assistants, partly financed by the Personalized Autonomy Allowance. Interviews with Elisabeth Reybaut, auxiliary of life, Simone Malaussena, and Jean-Claude Malaussena, son of Simone.
Meeting with elderly people living in the Lot, who want and can stay at home thanks to housekeepers or nurses. Interviews with Madame and Monsieur Rocco, and Madame Raynal.
Meeting with Madeleine Brapeloup, 75 years old, an active retiree from the Nantes region. Attached to her apartment, her main wish would be to be able to stay at home as long as possible, possibly with help if her health deteriorates too much.
To stay at home while being in a safe and family environment, residences for seniors, represent an alternative to the retirement home. Meeting with Louis and Nicole Sanchez, a couple aged 82 and 80 respectively who has just moved into the residence "Vill'âge" in Baltzenheim in the Upper Rhine. Interview with Cathy Ketterlin, head of residence.
Lise Delahaye, 73 years old, lives alone. To fight against the loneliness that weighs on her, she calls "Listen to friendships" a telephone line created by the association "Les petits frères des pauvres": "I don’t phone every day, it depends on the drone, they are my friends, they have my file, they are my friends since they know me".
Report in the Loir and Cher where Odette and Joseph, a couple of elderly people were able to stay at home, despite the illness of the husband, thanks to housekeepers and caregiver who intervene at their home. Interview with Odette.