The Curtis, Betsy 1917-2002 creator Raymond, Ramon text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Old Ones" by Betsy Curtis is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the elderly subjects of Block Nineteen in a hospital that studies aging, who are facing existential crises as they grapple with their prolonged lifespans and feelings of uselessness. Key characters include Dr. Jules Farrar, who oversees their care, and Tim Daneshaw, a professor who reflects on their deteriorating mental states amidst rising incidents of suicide among the residents. At the start of the story, the tension mounts when two residents are discovered dead, leading Dr. Farrar and his staff to confront the underlying issues affecting the elderly community. The opening unfolds as Dr. Warner bursts into Farrar’s office with distressing news, propelling the narrative into discussions about the future of the inhabitants. Themes of mortality, usefulness, and societal neglect emerge as the staff respond to these tragedies, grappling with both external pressures and the emotional well-being of the aging individuals. As dissent grows, ideas about seeking a new life, possibly on a colony in Venus, begin to take form, suggesting a potential escape from their stifling environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-04-12 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Space flight -- Fiction Longevity -- Fiction Older people -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65064 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65064 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134513.0 65064