Lifesaver: Arthritis patient Mary Mitchell, 82, demonstrates the Lifeline medical help paging system that allows her to continue to live in safety on her own

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Lifesaver: Arthritis patient Mary Mitchell, 82, demonstrates the Lifeline medical help paging system that allows her to continue to live in safety on her own

Date11/23/1988

Names

Dunlop, Al (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Lifesaver: Arthritis patient Mary Mitchell, 82, demonstrates the Lifeline medical help paging system that allows her to continue to live in safety on her own.

Subject

Medical care

Self-help devices for people with disabilities

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025634F

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