Most of the men and women at the Woodview Nursing Home didn't plan to move there. They became ill, or broke a hip, and when they recovered, found themselves not living at home anymore. The home serves a rural tobacco and mill region of southern Virginia. Residents, black, white, wealthy, poor, college educated, illiterate, suddenly find themselves roommates. The common experience of being unable to take care of themselves binds them together. Residents share with producer Linda Mack their thoughts about surviving loss, learning to forgive, preparing for death and reconciling the past.

The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries:

Gramma Elsie Produced by: Gary Johnson

Hospice Chronicles: Joe and Roger Produced by: Dan Collison

Touchstones of Reality Produced by: Jean Snedegar

Upright Grand Produced by: Tim Wilson


Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin

Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas

Associate Producer: Debra Morris

Audio Engineer: Dave Patschke