We see their painstaking and exhausting routines as they massage, groom, dress, clean, cook, and respond to demands. The women speak candidly of the physical and emotional stress of this responsibility. Although they gain emotional satisfaction, they are at high risk themselves, subject to burn-out, illness and isolation. They are in need of support systems equally as much as those they nurture. When you are young you think you'll never grow old.
Life is short.
The more I can keep myself mental-ly and physically fit, the better life I will lead in the years to come. From the opening scene of an elderly woman standing on her head, Age Is No Barrier celebrates the benefits of developing and maintaining an active lifestyle. They represent a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, and health constraints. Each member pursues an individual fitness regime, but twice weekly they meet as a team to coordinate their activities and work out. Besides the satisfaction of keeping in shape, they also have their gratification as performers.