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Wouter Versteeg often felt lonely; this documentary shows why
The documentary 'Nog Even Bij Je Zijn' highlights the loneliness experienced by 84-year-old Wouter Versteeg due to dementia and the loss of his wife and brother. Filmmakers Lotte van Eck and Zoë van Baarle followed Versteeg and activity coordinator Thijmen Schoorl to illustrate the invisible struggles of elderly isolation. The film explores Versteeg’s contemplation of euthanasia as a means to maintain control over his life. Based on the 2026 National Elderly Research, nearly one in five seniors faces severe loneliness, while three-quarters feel viewed as a burden in society.
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