Marion Mazur Case Study Essay

The subjects of my case analysis are Albert and Marion Mazur. They’ve been married for over 48 years. Marion was 89 years old at the time this documentary was made, Albert’s was a little younger than his wife, and he was age 79 years old. Albert and Marion lived in a modest home located in Canarsie in Brooklyn, New York. They lived one house away from each for ten years before meeting. The meeting of the two became possible when Albert put a sign in his window looking for a lyrist which was Marion profession. She was looking for a musician to set her lyric to which was Albert’s profession. The two were apparently destined to meet. Marion did have children when she married Albert, he didn’t have any. He cared for and loved her children as though they were his very own.
Albert and Marion Mazur are an elderly couple that have witnessed many ups and down during their 48 years of marriage. They evidently had what it took to stick it out together. Albert has now become Marion’s care giving, she had been diagnosed with Dementia. This is a disease that brings about a decline in one’s memory and thinking. As it grows and develops it interferes and affects the capacity to normal every day actions. This hasn’t seem to put a damper on Albert’s love for Marion at all. He’s well aware of what Dementia does to a person but he loves
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They always spoke to each other calmly with kindness. Even though there were times when Marion couldn’t remember what he spoke of, voices were never raised nor did demeaning insults of any kind arose. He was always patient with his wife. Communication is a two way street, he would always listen to what she had to say. They would sing and laugh together, he never interrupted when she was speaking. They like all couples didn’t agree all the time, they had differences in opinions but one always allowed the other to speak. There was always respect delivered for each other.