“If somebody offers you a hand, take it. Live it. You’re a long time dead.”
In this heartfelt and spirited film, Adele shares her story of living with a life-limiting respiratory illness — reflecting on her working life, her identity, and the mindset that helps her live fully in the present.
A former teacher, dancer, and lifelong mover, Adele speaks candidly about coming to terms with her condition and recognising that she is not going to get better — while refusing to let that define how she lives. With warmth, humour, and honesty, she talks about gratitude, faith, community, and finding joy in everyday moments, from cooking and painting to listening to birds and noticing the colours of the world around her.
Adele also shares her first impressions of hospice care, describing it as welcoming, life-affirming, and far removed from the stereotypes many people hold. She reflects on how hospice support has helped her focus on living, not dying — and encourages others to accept help, take offered hands, and make the most of the time they have.
Above all, Adele’s story is about continuity, resilience, and choosing to live well, one day at a time.