Q&A With The Hermit Poet | Do we lose our freedom during old age?
Hermit Poet’s Answer: As we get older the idea of freedom changes to that of independence. Being able to function on our own is…
Will The Successful Life Lessons Learned & Used By Past Generations Be Of Any Use For Today’s Youth
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Working for retirement; many people did, others are still trying. Some retirees clipped…
“…we all need hope” | An Intimate Portrayal Of Aging
Visual Storyteller Melinda Reyes is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The Quiet World of Aging’. To see…
My Colorful Apron | Housewives & Their Disappearing Way Of Life
Photographer Sylvia Konior is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The dying breed of the housewife’. To see…
My Grandfather, A Person Of Few Words
Photographer Brandon Dunning is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Quiet Courage’ series. To see Brandon’s body of work,…
Ancient Crafts In Marche’s Hinterland, Italy
Photographer Sebastiano Del Gobbo @ The Mirror and Dust is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Masters’. To…
A Photographer’s Story Of Grief | “…within darkness, there is also light.”
Lens-Based Artist and Educator Kristen Welles Bartley is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Flower Mound’. To see…
Fear | Lacking By The Youngsters & Considered By The Elders
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The neighborhood daredevils gather at the end of the cul-de-sac every evening. Lacking any fear or concern…
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Soon-To-Be 100 & Independent | The Daily Routine Of An Elderly Woman | Germany
Architect and Photographer Ninette Niemeyer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the series “God does not want me yet.”…
My Mother’s Daily Routine
Photographer Fred Huning is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. From the book/project ‘Two Mothers’. To see Fred’s body of work, click…
Fading
Photographer Vicki Reed is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Ghost Garden’ series. To see Vicki’s body of work,…
After The Young People Left | Daily Life In The Villages Of Basilicata, Italy
Photographer Michele Battilomo is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘ De-Population’. To see Michele’s body of work, click…
Aging | Acceptance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series By: Chuang Tzu (c. 369 BC-c. 286 BC) The Great Deception The birth of man is…
Elderly & Isolated In Siberia | The Stories Of Former Female Reindeer Herders
Photographer Oded Wagenstein is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘LIKE LAST YEAR’S SNOW’. To see Oded’s body…
Elderly Folks Pass Time | China’s Parks
Filmmaker & Photographer Ryan Harding is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Old People in Parks’. To see…
My Time With Tina | Alzheimer’s Disease
Photographer Gianluca Ceccarini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the long term project ‘Tina’. To see Gianluca’s projects, click…
End-of-Life Care & Culture | China
Documentary Photographer Jiwei Han is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor this social documentary photography. From the ongoing project ‘Hugging Death’. To see Jiwei’s body…
The Golden Years’ Street Portraits | London
Photographer Chris Moxey is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/street photography. To see Chris’s body of work, click on any image.…
Barbershop Story
Photographer Lisa Guerriero is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Fausto Ferrari Barber Shop’. To see Lisa’s body…
The Struggles Of An Aging Population | Rural Latvia
Social Documentary Photographer Gunta Podina is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Rural Living Latvia’ project. To see Gunta’s…
Ousted Without Proof | The Witch Stigma | Ghana
Photojournalist Louise Wateridge is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From the ‘Alleged Witches in Northern Ghana’ project. To see…
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“Let God judge you, Leave mine to me, Take yours with you” | A Russian Woman Losing Her Cancer Battle
Documentary and Portrait Photographer Kristina Syrchikova is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Funeral Dress’. To see Kristina’s…
Alzheimer’s Disease | Patients’ Daily Life
Photographer and Fine Artist Bethany Lambrou is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From book/project ‘Stafford House’. To see Bethany’s body…
Confined To His Home Under The Chilean Sky | The Late Stage Of Hugo’s Life & His Story
Portrait and Documentary Photographer Constanza Hevia H is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this poetic documentary. From her project ‘The Time I have Left’. To…
“Like maps of a rugged terrain…” | Hands & Their Personal History
Photographer Steve Sabella is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From his series ’Exit’. To see Steve’s body of work click on…
The Past Buried In A Painful Silence | Children Of WWII | Independent State Of Croatia
Photojournalist David Sladek is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book/project ‘Unspoken Genocide’. To see David’s projects click on any image.…
The Remaining WWII Veterans Of Magadan, Russia
Fashion, Editorial and Fine Art Photographer Darya Ryan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘I Am History‘. …
91 Years Old & Independent In Slovakia
Journalist, Photographer and Illustrator Lucia Bihuncová is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Grandmother‘. To see Lucia’s portfolio click on any…
The Herb Alternative: Elderly, Active & A Cancer Survivor
Documentary Photographer Anna Shulyatieva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Potion Grows Because of Different Ailments‘. To see Anna’s projects click…
The Fictional Characters Of Our Childhood & The Superheroes Of Our Adulthood
Photographer Romina Ressia is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From her project ‘Not About Death‘. To see Romina’s body of work click on…
American Golden Beauties: Their Vibrant Attitude & Hairdos
Photographer, Fine Artist, Author and Musician Robbie Kaye is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her book/project ‘Beauty & Wisdom‘. …
The Demanding Task Of Aging With Grace
Photographer Marna Clarke is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From her book/project ‘Time As We Know It‘. To see Marna’s body of…
“…my mother died. I was with her. She is with me”
Photographer Masaru Goto is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Shi Ki‘. To see Masaru’s body of work…
What Should I Do With My Golden Years? The New Wave Of American Nomads
Photographer David Gardner is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Life on Wheels‘. To see David’s galleries click…
Accustomed To Devastation & Rooted By Old Religious Tradition – The Japanese Resilience In Minamisoma
Photographer Uma Kinoshita is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Prayer in Stricken Land‘. To see Uma’s…
Russia’s Ural Mari – Standing For Their Way Of Life In Hostile Environment
Photographer Fyodor Telkov is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Ural Mari – A Concealed People‘. To see…
Fashion On Wheels For The Ladies In A Netherlands’ Retirement Home
Photographer and Storyteller Fleur Wiersma is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Old Fashion‘. To see Fleur’s body…
Technology & The American Worker #11 – Conclusion
Finally, anyone in the workforce, who is not highly computer literate, or unable to adapt to the high tech world we live in, is at…
The Augustinian Priest’s Weekly Visit To The Elderly Of Mandragg
Documentary Photographer Gilbert Calleja is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Priest‘. To see Gilbert’s body of…
When The Youngster Joins The Elderly For A Better Tomorrow
Editorial and Commercial Photographer Mike Pinches is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Homeshare‘. To see…
Caring For My Son – The Isolated Intimate Lives Of Joan & Timothy
Photographer and Writer Kiera-Marie Desnoes is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Fourteen‘. To see…
“six days a week, and sometimes seven” The Strength & Entrepreneurship Of An Elderly Woman
Documentary Photographer Scott Marc Becker is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘A Seller of Fruit’. To see…
The Atrocities Of War Drove Them To Insanity – Holocaust Survivors Between Illusion & Reality
Photojournalist Gili Yaari is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Sixty Five Years Later – Mental Health…
Praying For Freedom While Waiting For Death In The Holy City Of Varanasi
Photographer Monidipta Saha is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Salvation‘. To see Monidipta’s gallery of…
The Hard Decision Of Moving A Family Member To An Alzheimer’s Care Home
Artist and Photographer Matthias Koch is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his project ‘Leaving Home‘. To see Matthias’…
Elderly Care Home In Beirut After 15 Years Of Civil War
Photographer Jacky Chapman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Care Home Beirut, Lebanon…
Women Of Kashi
Documentary Photographer, Writer, Visual Narrator Anna Maria Antoinette D’Addario is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Women Of…
What Happened With The Natural Process Of Procreation?
Written by: Carioca Da Gema Under a kerosene lamp, Florence prepares breakfast for her children and her elderly parents while her husband Ernest gathers his…
England’s Community For Polish War Veterans: “A Home Away From Home”
Visual Storyteller Karolina Jonderko is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Little Poland‘. To see…
Pensioners Harvesting Food From A Plot Of Wetland In Šiauliai, Lithuania
Documentary photographer Eugenijus Barzdžius is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his book/project ‘Harvest of Wetland‘. To see…
My Grandparent’s Home, My Vessel Of Memories Is Now Gone
Commercial Photographer Joshua Spees is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These images are from his project ‘Richard & Thelma‘. To…
The Faces Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Photographer Alex ten Napel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait photography. These images are from his project ‘Portrait – Alzheimer‘. To see Alex’s…
Japan’s Independent Elderly & Their Dying Communities
Photographer Motonori Shimizu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Marginal Lives‘. To see Motonori’s gallery…
African Grandmothers & Their Entrepreneurship Stories
Social Documentary Photographer Max Bastard is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Ugogo’. To see…
Documenting My Mother’s Last Days
Documentary Photographer Celine Marchbank is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her book ‘Tulip‘. To see Celine’s projects click on any image.…
Linda’s Story – Surviving Homelessness In Britain
Photojournalist and Documentary Photographer Cinzia D’Ambrosi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘The Other Half‘. To see…
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Love, Aging & Family
Photographer Kari Wehrs is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from her project ‘Keep Looking Up‘. To see Kari’s projects…
Documenting My Father’s Last Days
Photographer Lynne Bowman Cravens is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘1000 Paper Cranes‘. To see…
Human Suffering At The End Of Life – Is It Necessity, Pointless Or Cruel?
Fine Art Photographer and Writer Polly Gaillard is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘December And Everything After‘. To see…
Remembering My Grandmother
Photographer Solal Israel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Eclat(s)‘ which in French means “glow” and…
Elderly & Living Alone
Photographer Jessica McDermott is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Dorothy‘. To see Jessica’s body of…
My Childhood Memories & My Grandmother’s Abandoned House
Photographer Anne-Sophie Guillet is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from her project & book ‘Reminiscence. To see Anne-Sophie’s…
Granddaughter & Grandmother – An Intimate Portrait
Photographer Cassandra Klos is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photography essay. From her project ‘Much Love‘. To see Cassandra’s gallery of projects…
Hawaiian Wanderer
Photojournalist Lindsey Brunsman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photography essay. These images are from her project ‘Old Man Ocean‘. To see Lindsey’s…
Granddaughter & Grandmother – An Intimate Portrait
Photographer Chrystel Mukeba is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Confrontation‘. To see Chrystel’s body of…
End Of Life In The Hague,Netherlands
Photographer Wim van Ophen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From project & book ‘Dead Normal‘. To see Wim’s portfolio of…
Documentary Photography – Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & My Grandparents
Documentary Photographer Thomas Maxwell is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Faded‘. To see Thomas’ projects click on…
Cynthia’s Story – Elderly & Independent In England
Documentary Photographer, Filmmaker and Illustrator Tom Warland is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Living In the Third Age‘. To…
Social Documentary Photography – ‘Andrushino’ A Dying Village In Russia
Photographer Ekaterina Vasilyeva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘After the Firebird‘. To see Ekaterina’s gallery…
Documentary Photography – Caregiver & Wife In U.K.
This documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Sandra Harper. Click on any image to see Sandra’s gallery of projects and…
Social Documentary Photography – “Granja” A Dying Village In Portugal
This documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Social Documentary Photographer Carla Da Silva. Click on any image to see Carla’s projects.…
Social Documentary Photography – An Elderly Bosnian Couple’s Serenity During Ramadan
This social documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Sorin Vidis. From project “From Dusk Till Dawn” by Sorin Vidis …
The Disabled, Dependent & Lonely American Elderly
This documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Documentary Photographer Tui Sigman From project “Ashby Care Center by Tui Sigman. Click on…
B&W Documentary Photography – China’s Small Feet
This documentary photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Jo Farrell @ Living History. Images from ongoing project: “Bound Feet Women Of…
Documentary Photography – Humble & Peaceful Life In Ciche, Poland
This documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by documentary photographer Arkadiusz Kubisiak. From Project “Teofil” By Arkadiusz Kubisiak. Click on any image…
Documentary Photography – The Community Nurses Of South Wales
This documentary photography depicting community nurses was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by documentary photographer Sam Ivin. The documentary takes place in the cities…