The producer and her Grandmother, several years ago

It becomes more beautiful all the time

From: Anne Hoffman
Length: 05:55

Virginia Mae Snyder lived alone in her house in West Virginia until she was 94. She suffered a drastic fall while gardening; a fall which forced her to give up her home and her independence. This is the story of my Grandmother, but it is also the story of millions of older Americans. Read the full description.

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Playing: It becomes more beautiful all the time
From: Anne Hoffman

282558_595609067534_4300940_32453329_8160916_n_small Virginia Mae Snyder lived alone in a house in West Virginia until she was 94. She suffered a drastic fall while gardening; a fall which forced her to give up her home and her independence. This is the story of my Grandmother, but it is also the story of millions of older Americans. This piece was mixed by Sarah Fishman. It excerpts a song by The Books called, “It Never Changes To Stop”.

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Virginia Mae Snyder lived alone in a house in West Virginia until she was 94. She suffered a drastic fall while gardening; a fall which forced her to give up her home and her independence. This is the story of my Grandmother, but it is also the story of millions of older Americans. This piece was mixed by Sarah Fishman. It excerpts a song by The Books called, “It Never Changes To Stop”.