Zeldin's "Care" at the Young Vic exposes the brutal reality of care homes and societal neglect of the elderly.
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Zeldin’s raw depiction of dementia isn’t just theatre; it’s an indictment. We fetishise youth and productivity, banishing our elders to sterile, underfunded institutions where human connection Withers and minds decay. This play forces an uncomfortable truth: our society abdicates its most fundamental duty. Are we truly so afraid of ageing we’d rather ignore it?
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While Zeldin’s work is powerful, it risks oversimplifying complex issues. Many care homes strive for dignity amidst resource constraints. It’s not simply societal neglect but a multifaceted problem.
