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The Aging Studies Program maintains a library of resources and videos on topics of interest to people in the field of aging. Books and videos on a variety of topics related to aging are available in the Aging Studies Program office, for use by University faculty and students only. To check out a video or other resource, please contact Rich MacNeil. Below is a list of available videos. | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Last updated 4/11/2003 AActivities of Daily LivingSeries: Restorative Care This program presents a detailed description of activities of daily living, classified in major groupings of: bed activities, wheelchair abilities, ambulation; elevation activities and self-care activities. A method of evaluation is presented to determine what the patient can do independently and what activities require assistance. This program is part of a six-tape series called Restorative Care. Acute Care Geriatric NursingSubject: Acute illness in the elderly A study guide is available. The videotape stresses the importance of the "Primary Nursing" concept. This concept is based on the philosophy that the focus of nursing care should be the broad spectrum of patient needs, not reactions to isolated crises. This means there is one nurse assigned to and responsible for specific patients and their total care. In addition, the program details five components of the "Geriatric Syndrome," which include: confusion, incontinence, falls, constipation, and adverse drug reactions. In order to serve the needs of the elderly patient, caregivers must properly identify these features and be prepared to manage them in a continuum of care. Administering the Functional Fitness Assessment VideoSubject: Assessment of Functional fitness Adult Years: Rites of Renewal & Refracted ImageSubject: Sociology; Images of Aging and Adulthood Advance Directives: CPR in Nursing HomesSubject: Advance Directives/Individual Rights Thomas E. Finucane, MD, associate medical director of the Mason F. Lord Chronic Hospital and Nursing Facility, presents facts to help families and residents make informed decisions concerning the appropriateness of CPR. In a discussion with a family member and patient, he addresses both medical and emotional issues. This program is an ideal way to introduce a discussion of CPR to residents and their families in a non-threatening manner. It can be used to educate nursing home staff about factors which should influence the process of making informed decisions about the use of CPR. For those working with the elderly who are uncomfortable about this type of discussion, this program will provide reassurance and a model. This videotape shows how advance directives can support final days with dignity. Age HappensSubject: Psychological & physiological aspects of aging Why do people grow old? Is it possible to slow down the aging process? The inevitability that each person will grow old is the one thing that all human beings have in common. This program focuses on the psychological and physiological aspects of aging, and factors that assist older people in maintaining their health and functional independence. Aging - Day One & Jack Calane 80th BirthdaySubject: Aging Aging in America: Dignity or Despair?Subject: Public policy on aging issues The program contains current, up-to-date information which should provide fuel for many debates and discussions. Aging: Living Life FullySubject: Attitudes about aging Aging: Living Life Fully is the concluding tape in a series of four called, "Aging: A Positive Experience of Growth." The purpose of the series is to motivate older adults to remain active, and to be more responsible for their own well-being. The other three programs are "Physical Changes of Age," "Psychosocial Impact of Aging," and "Maintaining Independence." Each program in the series can be used effectively by itself. Aging... A Shared ExperienceSubject: Community & Aging; Disabilities; Friendship Alcoholism and Substance Abuse in Older AdultsSubject: Alcoholism and substance abuse "Alcoholism and Substance Abuse in Older Adults" is a videotape of a teleconference. The prevalence of alcoholism and substance abuse among older adults is an important concern for health professionals. Because the elderly abuser doesn’t fit the stereotype, abuse is often a hidden problem. Knowledge of the major risk factors and of the distinguishing characteristics of late onset vs. early onset of alcoholism will prove most beneficial in making an appropriate assessment of the older abuser. Issues that are discussed include prevalence and incidence, polypharmacy, screening techniques, case management, aftercare and prevention. Alzheimer’s Disease (The Doctor is In)Subject: Alzheimer’s Disease, case studies, psychosocial aspects While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are many ways families who have faced this issue have learned to cope. Through the stories of three families, this outstanding video demonstrates practical strategies for keeping people with Alzheimer’s engaged in life, and helping to delay the onset of more severe symptoms. This is an engaging, and hopeful program for families and caregivers. From "The Doctor Is In" series, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Alzheimer’s Disease: Discharge Planning Subject: Alzheimer’s Disease, Health Care This program provides information for the family, including, daily living capabilities, behavorial changes, and potential home hazards. Support groups and educational resources are discussed. Families also share their experiences and day-to day activities in caring for the Alzheimer's family member. Alzheimer’s Disease: A Multicultural PerspectiveSubject: Issues specific to the care of minority Alzheimer’s patients This video explores the unique difficulties experienced by minority Alzheimer’s patients, their families, and care providers. Cultural differences create additional burdens in the form of language barriers, the presence of old world views and values, and the "myth" of the stereotypical large, helpful extended family. Interviews with family members of Japanese, Hispanic, Vietnamese, and Chinese Alzheimer’s patients as well as directors of care centers, care providers, and educators explain the significant impact of these cultural differences on the education and training needed to provide quality services to these populations. *Audio quality is poor during some interviews. Amazing Grays: The Celebration of the CroneSubject: Inspirational The Amazing Grays are a group of women who gather once a year to celebrate aging and to reclaim the Crone of Wise Women. This video challenges current stereo types, prejudices and offers a refreshing vision of aging. And the Home of the BraveSubject: Long Term Care/Nursing Homes "And the Home of the Brave" uses a storytelling approach about an 84-year-old woman’s first day in a nursing home. Frightened, with her possessions reduced to a suitcase and a handbag, Lillian Ross quickly learns about institutional living. Her name is now "Honey" and she is placed in a room with a stranger. Her roommate does not welcome her arrival. Mrs. Ross struggles to maintain her dignity and a measure of control over her life as she interacts with staff and residents. Making a friend makes the difference. "And the Home of the Brave" promotes an awareness of the trauma of relocation to an institution. In addition, it emphasizes an understanding of the losses nursing home residents face: loss of identity, privacy, self-esteem, and independence. Residents struggle to maintain control of their lives and the staff tries to provide humane care. The videotape is designed to sensitize nursing home staff and gerontology students to the problems and feelings of nursing home residents. It is especially effective as a trigger for staff in discussing problems such as interacting with difficult residents, dealing with the death of a resident as it affects both staff and residents, staff shortages, and overwork. This may also be shown to residents of nursing homes to provide a springboard in voicing their concerns. & Thou Shalt Honor...Subject: Care giving As Time Goes BySubject: Sexuality Assessing the Mental Status of the Older PersonSubject: Mental status assessment Why is it important to do a mental status assessment on elderly patients? In introductory remarks, Dr. Rabins explains the many reasons why assessing the mental status of elderly patients is essential. Then through structured patient interviews he demonstrates the use of Mini Mental Status Examination, a tool which can be used by nurses, physicians or social workers. Dr. Rabin emphasizes that geriatric patient assessment should include an objective assessment of cognitive function. This assessment can identify problem areas and provide information which can show improvement or decline. This program provides the unique opportunity to observe Dr. Rabins interacting with normal to severely impaired. Behaviors documented include confusion, loss of memory, hallucination, loss of cognitive skills and depression. topBeyond The BarriersSubject: Disabled athletes Brain AttackSubject: Importance of immediate treatment from stroke Stroke is the most common sudden injury to the brain, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and the principal cause of adult disability. This program follows the cases of two stroke victims; live, death, or how much recovery is possible is influenced by the care these victims receive in the first few hours after the stroke. topCaregiver Stress Subject: Stress, Caregiving Caregiver Survival KitSubject: Caregiving and Alzheimer's Disease The "Caregiver Survival Kit" includes a video featuring ABC television personality Linda Dano. The video contains information about Alzheimer's disease. Information on warning signs, available treatments, ongoing research, and tips for family members dealing with the disease are included. The kit also contains a newsletter, and various other education booklets on caregiving and Alzheimer's Disease. Caring for an Aging SocietySubject: General Introduction to Gerontology "Caring for an Aging Society" is a videoconference which introduces a series of twenty programs designed to educate health-care professionals in care of the elderly. Hosted by Ted Koppel, this videoconference brings together experts in various health care disciplines to examine current and future issues we must consider in the aging of our nation. The demographic factors contributing to the aging of America are presented. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on training programs necessary for health care professionals to provide optimal care for the elderly population. Implications for future eldercare systems are also discussed. Case Management for Older AdultsSubject: Case management approx. "Case Management for Older Adults" is a videotape of a teleconference. Case management services for older adults are becoming a product line as hospitals, insurance companies, and community-based service providers develop programs on a fee-for-service basis. Topics covered in the teleconference include the roles and functions of the case manager in service provision, the role of hospitals in the continuum of aging services, components of the case management process, variables and issues impacting upon management programs, the process and major components of providing private geriatric care management, major policy and legislative issues impacting upon the provision of case management, and models of public-private partnerships in case management. CenTenArians Tell It Like It IsSubject: Staying healthy, Living Longer Witty, unabashed and sentimental. Centenarians captures the spirit of men an women all over 100 years old. Now, approaching their third century of good living, twenty-five lively interviewed participants TELL ALL as they look forward to the new millennium. (1998) A Century of LivingSubject: 20th Century Centenarians Chair JazzSubject: Aerobic exercises for the elderly This program uses aerobic exercises to help increase flexibility and endurance in those who can’t or don’t want to get up and do it. There is also a body toning exercise segment used to strengthen and tone muscles. Challenge of Alzheimer’s Disease: Advances in Etiology, Diagnosis and ManagementSubject: Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease presents one of the major health care challenges of our time. Nursing home costs for Alzheimer’s patients approximate $20 billion annually. Some researchers have estimated that one in three American families will have a member stricken with the disease. "The Challenge of Alzheimer’s Disease," originally presented as a teleconference, presents the latest information on Alzheimer’s Disease: possible causes, diagnostic assessments, and approaches to treatment. Specific topics addressed include: the use and misuse of medications in treating Alzheimer’s Disease; issues faced by professionals in dealing with the families of Alzheimer’s patients; environmental strategies for management of the Alzheimer’s patient, including the pros and cons of dementia units; behavioral management approaches; and stress management. Choice and Challenge: Caring for Aggressive Older Adults Across Levels of CareSubject: Nursing, Dementia, personalization of care Designed for nurses, nursing assistants and other caregivers, this training program powerfully conveys the challenges faced by hospital and nursing home staff, while providing practical solutions to a variety of everyday problems. Chronic Pain in Geriatrics: AssessmentSubject: Pain, assessment This video discusses the false beliefs concerning chronic pain in elderly patients. It directly guides you in the assessment process. It discusses the influence of pain on functional status, and shows the use of pain rating scales. It teaches pain assessment technique, including techniques for assessing pain in those who are cognitively impaired. Chronic Pain in Geriatrics: ManagementSubject: Pain, management This program directly guides you in developing a pain management program for the elderly who have chronic pain. An approach to specific drug therapy—including opiates—is discussed, with emphasis on fears of staff, patients and family caregivers regarding addiction, tolerance and respiratory depression with opiate use. This video also reviews the use of specific non-drug therapies to minimize medication use. It focuses on improving quality of life by providing an individualized care plan that addresses the physical and psychosocial symptoms, areas of decline in ADL’s, family distress, and other factors that contribute to suffering. Coming Home: Basic Information for the Home CaregiverSubject: Caregiving, moving and transfer, infection control, nutrition, stress, talking with doctor . Sometimes being at home means that we need the help of a caregiver, and most often that caregiver is a member of the family who has little or no experience providing home care. While many caregivers find that providing care for their loved one at home can be rewarding and meaningful experience, they also find that their new responsibilities can be physically and emotionally draining. Coming Home: Basic Information for the Home Caregiver and its companion booklet can be a big help to these caregivers. It deals with five basic caregiving concerns including: moving and transfer, infection control, nutrition, stress, and talking to your doctor. It also emphasizes the importance of patient involvement in his or her own care so that together, the patient and the caregiver can make being cared for at home the best it can be. Complaints of a Dutiful DaughterSubject: Family caregiving, Alzheimer’s With professional insight and a large dose of levity, this video chronicles the various stages of a mother’s Alzheimer’s Disease and the evolution of a daughter’s response to the illness. The desire to cure the incurable--to set right her mother’s confusion and forgetfulness, to temper her mother’s obsessiveness --gives way to an acceptance which is finally liberating for both daughter and mother. Neither depressing nor medical, Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter is ultimately a life-affirming exploration of family relations, aging and change, and the meaning of memory and love. Congestive Heart Disease in the ElderlySubject: Cardiovascular disease The program emphasizes state-of-the-art resources in clinical problem solving for the elderly patient with heart disease and related disorders. For example, therapeutic options for the management of congestive heart failure in the elderly are examined. Issues associated with various surgical procedures of the heart are also addressed. This program is of special interest to medical and nursing personnel. It gives them the opportunity to both interpret the disabling effects of heart disease and related disorders, and to apply fundamental guidelines in the management of chronic heart disease in the elderly. topDealing With Alzheimer’s: A Common Sense Approach to CommunicationSubject: Communicating with Alzheimer’s patients "Dealing With Alzheimer’s: A Common Sense Approach to Communication" is designed to help you cope with caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. It discusses losses and behavioral changes which are due to Alzheimer’s, and strategies to reduce behavioral changes. The main focus of the video is to illustrate helpful communication techniques to make your role as a caregiver easier, including verbal, nonverbal and written techniques. Death on My Terms: Right or PrivilegeSubject: Physician assisted suicide Individuals and special interest groups talk candidly about Oregon's Measure 16, a 1994 decision making Oregon the first entity in North America to legalize physician assisted suicide. In this program, people whose lives are affected by Measure 16 offer their medical, religious, legal and very personal perspectives on this controversial issue. It is an excellent way to stimulate thoughtful discussion among your students on this difficult and complex issue. Depression in Older AdultsSubject: Aging & long-term care, risk of suicide, policies, treatments Depression is not a normal part of the aging process. This important new video looks at the prevalence and causes of depression among the elderly, and at current approaches to treatment. Including commentary from professionals including Dan Blazer, MD, Ph.D., author of Depression in Late Life, the video also explores public policy questions related to depression, the problem it creates for long-term care facilities, and the disturbingly high risk of suicide among elderly people who are depressed. Diabetes in the ElderlySubject: Diabetes "Diabetes in the Elderly" also stresses the importance of a multidisciplinary team in caring for the elderly diabetic. A coordinated team effort is the best way to maximize patient compliance. This team helps in teaching and training the diabetic patient who may have difficulties accepting the change of lifestyle associated with the disease. Downsizing in an Aging Work Force, the Law, the Limits, and the LessonsSubject: Legal issues Corporate "downsizing" and the use of early retirement incentives are common solutions for corporations to choose in order to reduce their work force today. This video introduces employees to their obligations under the Age Discrimination Employment Act particularly in its application to corporate downsizing and the use of early retirement incentives. Drugs and the ElderlySubject: Medications The videotape stresses the role pharmacists must take to reduce drug associated problems in the elderly. Educating the elderly about their prescribed drugs and simplifying the medication regimen are two techniques the pharmacist can use to minimize drug related problems in the elderly. topElder Abuse - Five Case StudiesSubject: Elder abuse Five victims of elder abuse are interviewed in this video. They give first-person accounts of the stark reality of being physically, emotionally and financially abused by a family member. In some cases, the abuse is at the hands of a grown child; in others, it is repeated abuse from a husband. The video explores the complexities of elder abuse, examines the pain suffered, and relates the perils of living with abuse over a long period of time. Several interventions are pursued in an attempt to stop the abuse. These include individual and group counseling, shelters, legal action, and supportive services. Examining these five cases gives both health care professionals and the general public a realistic picture of an often overlooked social problem. Eldercare FinancingSubject: Medicare Three issues of eldercare financing are considered in this program: 1) how increasing financial pressures dictate substantial changes in the nature and quality of care for older citizens, 2) how the eldercare financing system affects the financial stability of older adults, and 3) ways in which modifications of the current health care financing system may influence future reimbursement schedules for elderly people. The Eldercare HubSubject: Coordination of services for the elderly The elderly in today’s society are confronted by a loosely organized network of eldercare providers which lacks a central organizing force. In the future, organizations such as Area Agencies on Aging and Home Health Agencies will be arranged into a comprehensive community-based continuum of care management system for the elderly. This program will help hospital administrators establish a plan to satisfy the interests and needs of the elderly community by modifying the image and function of the hospital in coordinating eldercare. Eldercare: Models of SuccessSubject: Health care planning Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York created the first department of geriatrics in the United States. This Center emphasizes the importance of combining clinical services with research and training activities into their geriatric program. Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California initiated a senior care network which provides outreach and easy access to health care systems for the elderly. They also recognize that care is evolving into a team effort and have piloted a care coordination program. Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma created the Third Age Life Center. It offers a variety of services to accommodate older people’s lifestyles and health care needs. Boswell Memorial Center in Sun City, Arizona serves patients 65 years of age and older. The hospital administration places an emphasis on education and special training of the staff to meet the elderly’s health care needs. Despite the different approaches taken by these four facilities, recurring themes can be found throughout the programs: 1) They look beyond acute care and place an emphasis on chronic conditions as well, 2) They provide a hub for eldercare services, 3) They realize the importance of training for the professional caregivers. Elderly Health care TeleconferenceSubject: Health for the elderly Ethical Issues in EldercareSubject: Ethical decision-making The videotape examines the case of an 86-year-old man whose condition poses an ethical dilemma in providing his health care. A hospital ethics committee comprised of the attending physician, the ward nurse, an attorney, a medical student, a social worker, and a medical ethicist uses a systematic approach in making an ethical decision. The guidelines used in this process are: 1) obtaining factual data; 2) examining the motives of all involved decision makers; 3) adhering to ethical principles; 4) examining consequences; and 5) implementing the terms of the decision. The videotape stresses the importance of the process in reaching an ethical decision. Ethnic Diversity: Barrier or Benefit in Health Care of the Elderly?Subject: Ethnic diversity As proportions of ethnic minorities within the aging population continue to grow, ethnic diversity will become an increasingly important health care issue. In this program, originally aired as a teleconference, implications for health professionals are discussed, with particular attention given to issues of health status, access to health care, and effective outreach. Insights into the cultural values and beliefs of older health care consumers and respect for cultural differences serve to reduce existing barriers in these areas. Topics covered include: the importance of ethnic diversity in quality of care for older adults; understanding and responding appropriately to health and mental health issues presented by older minority individuals; cultural contexts for health beliefs and practices; social processes involved in health decision-making; cultural influences on communications in health care settings; and psychocultural influences in diagnosis, treatment, and adherence to treatment. Everybody’s Doing ItSubject: Aging in America approx. "Everybody’s Doing It" is an NBC News Special hosted by Connie Chung. The focus of the program is the phenomenon of aging in the United States. Despite this nation’s emphasis on youth, the elderly population is the fastest growing age group. This videotape explains several aspects of old age and why people dread growing older. This program discusses in detail the widely held attitudes people have towards old people in America. Many of these attitudes are perpetuated through media portrayal of the elderly in commercials and programs. Also discussed are the economic problems of the elderly. Job discrimination is prevalent among the older population, making it difficult to maintain a steady income. Also, the rapidly increasing costs of health care are making it difficult to maintain a comfortable post-retirement lifestyle. Many issues of aging in our society are examined in a straightforward manner. Various film and television actors express their opinions to provide an enjoyable presentation. topFifty-Five (55+) and FitSubject: Exercises for seniors In this video, Exercise Specialist Cindy Lee Hanawalt provides instructions for seniors on stretch and tone exercises. These exercises are designed to help keep aging adults physically able to cope with activities of daily living. The exercises focus on conditioning, flexibility, and balance. The instructor utilizes light hand weights, rubber tubing, and rubber bands for light resistance. Exercises are performed from a standing position, sitting position, and from the floor. The video would be of benefit to seniors who are interested in maintaining strength and flexibility. It is not overly rigorous, and provides optional exercises for those who are just starting on a fitness program. This video workout would be great for individuals to do alone or with a group. The Final CourseSubject: Depression "The Final Course" is the story of Mrs. Murphy, an active senior citizen who is the envy of the town for her baking skills. Then she suffers a slight stroke, which leaves her with some paralysis and she is no longer able to bake or do some of the necessary household tasks. She becomes very depressed and spends her days in bed. Friends try to help her, but she refuses their help. It seems that things are finally turning around when Mrs. Murphy starts cleaning her house, and even bakes another cake. But in reality, it is her way of "making everything right" before she kills herself. The video ends at this point, allowing the viewers to discuss how they think Mrs. Murphy’s case should have been handled. Fool’s Dance I & IISubject: Celebrating life "Fool’s Dance" deals with the spiritual and emotional aspects of growing old. The film takes place in a contemporary American convalescent home, where a strange new patient sets about reaffirming the joy of living. He quotes Shakespeare, dances and presents his beliefs about life and death to the benefit of his fellow residents and the staff. "Fool’s Dance" has many potential uses in gerontology education and in-service training. It addresses death, ethnicity and the role of philosophy and spirituality in the caring process. The film is also valuable in stimulating discussion about how the joy of life can be expressed in an institution. Functional Assessment of the Elderly: Activities of Daily LivingSubject: Functional assessment procedures This program is part two in a set of two continuing education videotapes concerning functional assessment of the elderly. This tape covers Levels Two and Three of functional assessment. Level Two consists of energy, feeding and mobility skills. Level Three covers grooming and continence. For each skill, the program provides information about normal physiological and functional changes which may occur with age. It also give instruction in the administration of general screening exams in each area. The program is directed primarily at nurses, although it may also be useful to other health care professionals. It is detailed in its technical explanation of the examination processes. Functional Assessment of the Elderly: Cognitive and Special SensesSubject: Functional assessment procedures
The program primarily addresses nurses, although it is also useful to other health care professionals. It is detailed in its technical explanation of the examination processes. topGay & Gray In New York CitySubject: Elders in the gay community. The Stonewall riots, which for many mark the beginning of the gay rights movement, were more than thirty years ago. Today, the veterans of that event are growing old. This engaging vide features interviews with several "gay and gray" men and women, and profiles organizations which provide services and support to elders in the gay community. Geriatric Discharge PlanningSubject: Discharge planning The program emphasizes a team approach in the discharge planning process which focuses on the high risk patient. Discharge planners must coordinate necessary services for frail elderly patients. The continuum of care ranges from hospitalization for acute problems to community-based home care services or long-term care facilities. The discharge plan should attempt to maintain or improve the patient’s function during and after the acute hospitalization. Ideally, a discharge plan is begun at the time of the patient’s admission to the hospital. Geropsychiatric FoundationsSubject: Geropsychiatry Common psychiatric problems are examined such as depression, dementia, delirium, and psychosis. Evaluation for these and other psychiatric problems is presented in this program. Accurate and timely diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is crucial in determining necessary treatment. The time factor is critical in maximizing quality of life among elderly individuals with these problems. Gifts of Aging - Grow Old with Me, the Best is Yet to BeSeries: The Doctor is In Glenn’s Perspective on GraceSubject: Alzheimer’s caregiving Glenn is in his 13th year and final months of caring for Grace. Talking directly to the camera at the dining room table in his home, he describes Grace’s current condition and the rapid decline that he is observing. He talks about the totality of his experience as a caregiver, commenting on such difficult subjects as knowing when you can no longer care for someone at home. Glenn is a wealth of caregiver tips, addressing the more demanding tasks associated with the final stages of the disease. Grief in AmericaSubject: Coping with death in our culture. This video takes an honest and comprehensive look at the ways people in our culture cope with death and bereavement. Narrated by Anthony Edwards, Grief in America interviews a number of nationally recognized authorities on the grieving process who examine some common myths about grieving, the importance of social supports, the impact of ethnic traditions regarding grief, and the social costs of unresolved grieving. Growing Old in AmericaSubject: Current issues of aging in America "Growing Old in America" is a 1985 televised special report on current issues in aging. The special, which is hosted by Hugh Downs, covers three particular areas of interest: retirement, the crisis in health care, and health care options. America’s changing age demographics and the resulting effects on public policy are thoroughly discussed. The program gives a good representation of the current issues in aging. Its only drawback is that since its production in 1985, some of the facts may have changed. TopHealthy Aging: Model Health Promotion Programs for Minority EldersSubject: Health promotion programs for minorities Most health promotion programs are designed for the general population and don’t take into account the different cultural values and beliefs of minorities. "Healthy Aging" profiles five successful programs throughout the country that cater to minorities. An 8-week course on meal preparation, nutrition and exercise is geared toward Hispanics in El Paso, Texas. In San Francisco, Chinese elders receive a computer analysis of their diets, with a report in Chinese, and can attend ethnically oriented nutrition and health education classes. A program in Albuquerque, New Mexico teaches Native Americans about medicine, including herbal medicine. In Washington, DC African American seniors are taught health promotion through various programs, including exercise. And a New York City self-care program provides blood pressure screening and classes in exercise, stress management and walking, using the philosophy "keep seniors independent." The video concludes by asking the directors of each of these programs what it takes to design a health promotion program for minorities. Helping You Drive Safely LongerSubject: Driving Shows what can happen when physical weakness limits one’s driving abilities. This video demonstrates a driving assessment and shows how to compensate for problem areas and weakness. The video also contains personal accounts of how the assessment and a few simple exercises permitted two individuals to maintain their safe driving ability and their independence. Hospice CareSubject: Hospice Care In this video you will see why more and more people are choosing hospice for loved ones. Hospice Care will show you state-of-the-art technology being used to alleviate pain in patients with inoperable tumors. How to Choose a Nursing HomeSubject: Selecting a nursing home An objective, step-by-step method to assist in the selection of a skilled nursing facility. Includes: Specific questions to ask regarding patient care, staff qualifications, services, safety, costs, etc. How to Talk to Your DoctorSubject: Consumer awareness "How to Talk to Your Doctor" is designed to show patients how to participate more effectively in the health care process. In order to insure the best possible care for the elderly, an open line of communication is essential between the patient and doctor. The program offers guidelines to prepare individuals for a visit with their doctor. For example, patients should identify health problems immediately. Furthermore, patients need to be specific when describing their health problems. Some patients have trouble remembering specific health complaints or symptoms and should make a list or bring a spokesperson with them. Also, patients should present all problems, even if they seem embarrassing. Accurate diagnosis can only be made if the proper information is gathered from the patient. The physician and patient must work together to "paint the appropriate picture." TopI’d Rather Be HomeSubject: Elder abuse Over a period of seven years, this video follows the case of Norman, an elderly man who is being repeatedly abused by one of his adult sons. Since he is unwilling to take legal action, the situations remains unresolved, with Norman always hoping that his son’s behavior will change. Eventually, after a severe beating, Norman ends up in a nursing home and is placed under state guardianship. Viewers who have used Elder Abuse: 5 Case Studies will already be familiar with Norman’s case. I’d Rather Be Home goes on to open up new issues central to dealing with elder abuse cases. I'm Pretty OldSubject: Nursing Homes I'm Still Here (The truth about schizophrenia)Subject: Schizophrenia Instruction Design WorkshopSubject: Instruction Design Intergenerational Service Learning in GerontologySubject: Gerontology This video illustrates two service-learning in gerontology programs that link community service activities with college classroom learning. The basic components of successful service-learning programs are presented by showing interactions between college students and older adults at the University of Findlay and Worcester State College. It is designed for faculty, students, and community members interested in service-learning. Issues in Rural Health Care Delivery SystemsSubject: Rural health care Recent years have brought many challenges to rural hospitals. Fewer patients are admitted, for shorter stays, leading to a big drop in patients. There have been major changes in how health care is paid for, which has led to pressure to treat patients on an outpatient basis. And there has been a change in the rural economy. Fewer people are insured, which means that hospitals must provide more free care. Many rural hospitals have relied on county support, and there is less of it available. These changes lead to the following questions: 1) Who is responsible for maintaining the rural health care system? 2) Can we learn from communities that have undergone change? 3) What tools do rural health care leaders need? In this video, an expert panel consisting of public policy makers, rural practitioners, and university-based researchers discuss these issues. It's Better to Live in a GardenSubject: Basics of the Eden Alternative Life Worth LivingSubject: Intro to Eden Alternative Listen and Learn: Hearing Loss and What You Can Do About ItSubject: Age-related disability More than 80% of people over the age of 60 cope with the challenge of hearing loss. This 15 minute video program provides basic information on the diagnosis and rehabilitation of hearing loss in older adults. Besides addressing the signs, causes, and results of hearing loss, the video pinpoints otologists and audiologists as specialists who deal with this medical issue. Listen and Learn is a valuable resource that will motivate older adults to seek help in managing their hearing loss. Living Fully Until DeathSubject: Death and dying After being diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Brandeis Professor Morrie Schwartz chose to make confronting death into a meditation on the meaning of life. Also featured in this program are Shirley Waring, who has leukemia, and William Meyer, who has lung cancer. Each has found a unique path toward coming to terms with terminal illness as well as taking control of what remains of their lives. From "The Doctor Is In" series, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Living Longer...Aging Well?Subject: Aging: Growing Old in a Youth Centered Culture Living Longer...Living Better?Subject: Aging: Growing Old in a Youth Centered Culture The Living Trust VideoSubject: Estate Planning, Wills A video seminar in the comfort of your home! Learn from an Estate Planning Professional how a Living Trust eliminates time-consuming and expensive probate. See how it will save your estate thousands of dollars in taxes. Living WillsSubject: Issues and ethics Patients, families and physicians explore a range of issues involved in the preparation of Advance Directives (living wills, durable powers of attorney, and health care proxies or agents). Visiting families in intensive care units, who must make immediate decisions about lifesaving care, the video urges viewers to think about their values and wishes before becoming ill or hospitalized. From "The Doctor Is In" series, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Living With GraceSubject: Alzheimer’s Disease/Caregiving Alzheimer’s Disease causes a complete disruption in the lives of its victims. Due to the slow progress of the illness, its effects are felt years before the patient must actually be institutionalized. The Alzheimer’s victim and his or her family must rearrange their lives to accommodate the deterioration which accompanies the disease. The videotape "Living with Grace" illustrates this fact well. "Living with Grace" is a short documentary concerning the day-to-day life of one couple in which the wife, Grace, has Alzheimer’s Disease. The program contains information about the disease. Grace’s husband is candid about its progressive nature, and about the measures which he will have to take in the future to care for Grace. He also demonstrates the amount and type of work involved in caring for Grace in the home. However, the real strength of "Living with Grace" lies in its presentation of Grace. The audience is allowed to see her in many moods, and in many situations. She is surrounded by as much love and care as possible, so her condition is apparently the best it could possibly be. The resulting impression is of a bright, cheerful person who has become childlike through circumstances beyond her control. The message of "Living with Grace" seems to be that although Alzheimer’s Disease is certainly a calamity, there are ways of coping with it successfully. "Living with Grace" has two sequels, "Caregiving with Grace," in which the same couple is presented a few years later, and "Glenn’s Perspective on Grace," in which Glenn is in his 13th year and final months of caring for Grace. The programs can be used simultaneously or separately. "Living with Grace" would be suitable for viewing by anyone involved in interaction with victims of Alzheimer’s Disease and their caregivers. TopMandatory Reporters & Iowa's Dependent Adult Abuse LawSubject: Abuse, Iowa Law May Sarton: Old Age is a Foreign CountrySubject: The final years of poet May Sarton's life. This short video detailing the final years of famed poet May Sarton's life, deals with a variety of topics regarding her work, life, loves and adversity faced by so vibrant a person following a series of strokes. Renowned director Kate Nelligan infuses this video with a sense of pathos and joy, while celebrating Sarton's remarkable life. Medical Ethics and Aging: Medicine as an Instrument of Social ControlSubject: Ethics The purpose of this program is to trigger discussion about the ethical dilemmas faced by professionals who treat elderly patients. The videotape shows four physicians, a clinical psychologist, and a social scientist spontaneously discussing the physician’s role as an agent of social control. Their comments over who defines treatment options, and conflict between the patient’s wishes, e.g., the wish to die, and the physician’s moral and legal obligations. The panel raises many thought-provoking questions which could lead to an interesting discussion among the viewers. The study guide which accompanies this program explains how the instructor may use it to its full advantage. It also contains specific questions about different parts of the videotape. As the study guide points out, this program is designed for students and professionals in the fields of medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, counseling, and others. Familiarity with the contents of the study guide is recommended before watching the videotape. Medicare: Take Care of It So It Can Take Care of You!Subject: Medicare Benefits This brand new 1998 video is an excellent tool to educate Medicare beneficiaries, family members, students and professionals about: Medicare Benefits; Fraud, Waste, and Abuse; Resources for Referral; Ways to be more active consumers of Medicare. Medication and DementiaSubject: Dementia . "Medication and Dementia" is an interview with Dr. Peter Lamy concerning the interaction between medication and Dementia. He mentions the fact that 20% of all Dementia cases are reversible. He then discusses the factors in administration of medication which can promote Dementia. These include the greater sensitivity of an older person to medication, drug side effects, and drug interactions. Dr. Lamy stresses the importance of diagnosing Dementia correctly. He advocates careful consideration of alternative causes of dementia-like symptoms before Dementia is diagnosed. This process requires good communication between everyone involved in caring for the patient. "Medication and Dementia" is recommended for anyone involved in diagnosing or treating a patient with Dementia. Mini Mental State ExamSubject: Mini Mental State Exam This video acquaints viewers with the Mini Mental State Exam. It will help to standardize administration and scoring of the exam. Multidisciplinary Perspectives on AgingSubject: Cross-discipline approaches to aging My Body Is Not Who I AmSubject: Struggles and triumphs of being physically disabled My Mother, My Father Seven Years LaterSubject: Family caregiving of the frail elderly This film is a follow up to "My Mother, My Father" which was filmed in 1984. It takes the same families that were filmed in 1984 and looks at where these families are seven years later in terms of caregiving for its frail elderly family member. Each family has a different dilemma in caring for its family member. They range from making the nursing home placement to discussing specific issues that come from within each individual family. An example of this would be the family member who does not visit the elderly person in the nursing home and how this is handled within the family. The film also looks at a family meeting in which the adult children are learning what their parents will want once they reach the point of the frail grandfather who needs special care. All ranges of functional abilities are presented, from the frail elderly who can stay in their own home to those who are placed in a nursing home. TopThe New American Heroes: "You have to age, but you don't have to be old."Subject: Senior Olympics New Images of AgingSubject: Introduction to Aging "New Images of Aging" portrays the physical, mental, and social aspects of growing old. An attempt is made to identify current customs and environmental circumstances which hinder the possibility of a productive life in the later years. Also described are three demographic phenomena which explain the current trend of an aging American population. These factors are the "senior boom," declining fertility, and the aging of the "baby boom" generation. A discussion is presented aimed at convincing the audience that we must adopt programs to meet the needs of our burgeoning elderly population. "New Images of Aging" also contains five popular beliefs about aging held by the average person. These beliefs are debunked as myths. Facts are presented to correct the misconceptions many people believe. Ninety in the 90’sSubject: Aging testimonial "Ninety in the 90’s" is a lively testimonial that profiles the lives and experiences of several ninety-plus year olds. The individuals acknowledge their losses and limitations throughout the aging years. However, they also emphasize that the nineties can be a time full of passion and satisfaction. This video looks at both the ups and the downs of aging in today’s world. There are numerous challenges during this period of life, but there are also certain freedoms as the outlook on life and death changes. Nutritional Assessment of the ElderlySubject: Nutrition in the elderly The program discusses normal physiological aging, including socioeconomic status, acute and chronic illness, genetics, accessibility of care, climate, and individual nutritional habits. It also describes major changes in aging and demonstrates evaluation measures of immune function, oral examination, polypharmacy evaluation, psychological factors, and functional status related to activities of daily living. TopOld Is...Subject: Perceptions of aging This is an excellent introductory film about aging. It discusses different types of elderly, and the similarities to and differences from younger people. Several active elders are profiled, and shed a very positive light on aging. Older Voices: Interviewing Older AdultsSubject: Successful interview techniques . This video explains the challenges faced by interviewers who conduct telephone surveys or field visits to gather information from older people. In addition to the basics of interviewing, the video provides information on topics specifically related to interviewing older adults. Common characteristics of older people and responses frequently encountered during initial contact are presented. In addition, interviewing the chronically ill, assessing mental status, and assistive technologies such as telephone amplification equipment are discussed. On the Edge of Being: When Doctors Confront CancerSubject: Cancer On Our Own Terms With Bill Moyers: Living with DyingSubject: Dying, Grief One to One - The Generation ConnectionSubject: Intergenerational interaction This video shows the dynamic interactions between a group of teens and a group of older people. A group of 16-18 year olds come face-to-face for the first time with as many 70-80 year olds. Through a series of dialogues the individuals in the two groups explore many issues including their perceptions about the role of both older adults and teens in society, the "generation gap," self esteem, goal setting, family issues, death, and the aging process. Though the discussions become challenging and confrontational at times, the two groups emerge with good feelings and clearer perceptions of each other. This video enables us to see the wisdom and individuality of older adults, and also reveals the perceptions, fears, and potential of young adults. OsteoporosisSubject: Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis Osteoporosis, the loss of bone mass which may occur as the result of aging, menopause or disease, is discussed in this presentation. Clinical and radiological methods of diagnosis are explained. Early prevention with estrogen therapy for postmenopausal women, adequate dietary calcium, and weight-bearing exercise are discussed. The management of patients with osteoporosis is highlighted with special emphasis on the prevention of osteoporosis-related hip and spinal fractures. The risk of malnutrition in the elderly causing further bone weakness is explained. Potential future methods of treatment currently undergoing research testing are presented. Our Nation’s Health... Healthy AgingSubject: Healthy aging Heartwarming profiles include Boston-based nursing home residents who are confined to wheel chairs who learn how to "pump iron," strengthen their muscles and show remarkable improvement in mobility. An 81-year old-rural black woman in Natchez, Mississippi keeps her diabetes in check by working out daily on a treadmill and preparing favorite foods using low-fat ingredients. A team of baseball players in St. Petersburg, Florida, all 75-years plus, demonstrate the importance of balancing social support systems with physical fitness in the quest for aging well. topThe Parish Nurse: A Ministry to Older AdultsSubject: Parish nursing This video describes parish nurses working with older adults in urban, rural and suburban settings. Through hearing from the older adults themselves, the concept of parish nursing comes alive. In the vignettes, the parish nurses as personal health counselors, health educators, developers of support groups, trainers of volunteers and liaisons with the community are highlighted. The purpose of this video is to describe the church as a health place, the functions of the parish nurse, and some of the needs of the elderly which can be responded to by a faith community. The video is intended for groups such as boards of directors of health care institutions and agencies, church leadership and members, and the community at large. It represents one way in which the church can revitalize its mission of health and healing to all members of the congregation. The parish nurses serve congregations in an ecumenical manner, often serving congregations of different denominations simultaneously or serving congregations of a different tradition than their own. The Personals: Improvisations on Romance in the Golden YearsSubject: Sexuality and aging The longing for love, sex and relationships is never-ending. This touching film follows a group of senior citizens as they rehearse and perform an original play about their quest for dates through the personal ads. The material for the play is drawn from the comedy and drama of their own lives, and the film follows them into their homes to explore the joys and sorrows of growing old in America. This outstanding film draws a surprisingly humorous and often achingly frank portrait of a segment of society whose inner lives are not often explored. Perspectives on Grace: Nursing Care ImplicationsSubject: Alzheimer’s Disease Professor Georgia Stevens presents an overview of behavioral and emotional symptoms associated with different stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementing illnesses. Commentary is based on the case presentation in the videotape documentaries "Living with Grace" and "Caregiving with Grace." Specific caregiving strategies addressed include: communications, cognitive stimulation, activities of daily living, and management of the problematic behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. Appropriate for professional, paraprofessional and home care givers. Portraits of AgeSubject: Aging in different cultures Shot on location around the world, this video comprises individual short stories of elderly people and the roles they play in their respective societies: a fisherman in India; a grandmother in Uganda; an activist in Argentina; a dance teacher in Cambodia and a volunteer in New York. This video shows how active and productive the senior citizen is today. Positioning and TurningSeries: Restorative Care An introductory discussion of positioning and turning addresses skin breakdown, circulatory problems, contractures, footdrop and other deformities. Methods of patient handling are demonstrated. Also included is positioning for patients with respiratory problems, edema, stroke and problems resulting from prolonged bedrest. This program is part of a six-tape series called "Restorative Care." Presentation of Disease in the ElderlySubject: Manifestation of disease symptoms Developing the history of the patient is a critical component of the geriatric assessment. Careful questioning by health care professionals can help in gathering important information in the identification of the patient’s problem. Principles of AgingSubject: Wellness promotion/disease prevention The program points out the creativity of the geriatric field in devising individual assessments for each patient. The comprehensive geriatric assessment should address five dimensions: 1) physical health, 2) mental health, 3) socioeconomic status, 4) environmental circumstances, and 5) functional status (the most important dimension of the assessment). Principles of Aging also illustrates how proper nutritional habits and the proper use of prescribed medications can foster a healthier life. Promoting WellnessSubject: Health promotion The program outlines risk factors that may lead to lifestyle illnesses such as heart disease or strokes. Some of the risks include smoking, poor nutrition, and lack of exercise. The videotape presents a six-step method to effect self-directed lifestyle changes that may help reduce risk for chronic diseases. The six steps are: 1) identification of the problem, 2) commitment to change, 3) increased awareness of behavior patterns, 4) building an action plan, 5) evaluation of the plan, and 6) maintaining the new way of life. The program emphasizes that each individual needs to promote better self-health and develop a plan to reduce risk factors of preventable diseases. Protecting Your BackSeries: Restorative Care This program explains the fundamentals of lifting. Common causes of back injuries are discussed with a demonstration of movements which may cause injury. Basic exercises for maintaining a healthy back are presented and specific precautions are suggested. This program is part of a six-tape series called "Restorative Care." Public Health NursingSubject: Nursing Range of MotionSeries: Restorative Care This program explains that range of motion aids in circulation, increases strength, improves cardiopulmonary function, increases functional activities, improves awareness of environment, reduces decalcification in bone, and prevents deformity. The four kinds of range of motion are described and demonstrated. This program is part of a six-tape series called "Restorative Care." Responsive Health Care for Minority ElderlySubject: The care of minority elderly A series of actual patient interviews demonstrates the need for health professionals working with elderly minority patients to expand the traditional concept of assessment to include psychosocial, cultural, educational, economic and environmental factors. Emphasized is the importance of integrating the patient into the health care system, patient education and preventive medicine. Richard Simmons and the Silver FoxesSubject: Fitness 45 min. Richard Simmons and the Silver Foxes is an exercise program designed for the older person. It begins with twenty-five minutes of low-impact, non-stress aerobics, designed to improve cardiovascular fitness. These exercises do not involve any running, jumping or strenuous stretching. They consist of constant and varied movement, intended to raise the heart rate. The aerobic portion of the program is followed by exercises to improve muscle tone and flexibility. The tape concludes with a four minute relaxation series. The entire program takes about forty-five minutes to complete. The exercises are led by well-known fitness expert, Richard Simmons. He is informative and encouraging, and his instructions are easy to follow. Also featured on the tape are five celebrity moms and dads: Jacqueline Stallone, Sal Pacino, Harry Hoffman, Shirley Simmons and Pauline Fawcett. Their presence, and the light-hearted background music, brighten the atmosphere and make this exercise program enjoyable. This tape is recommended for senior citizens who are looking for a fun new way to exercise. Scenic Music TherapySubject: Music therapy Music and Nature. Each has the power to heal and to soothe, to lift the human spirit in a very personal and yet universal way. Music and recreational therapists have achieved unequivocal successes incorporating these elements into the total care plan of the residents. Scenic Music Therapy unites timeless music and beautiful scenery in a videotape residents never tire of viewing. Self-Actualization of the ElderlySubject: Psychosocial development in old age Self-Actualization of the Elderly discusses the role that self-actualization, the highest level in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, plays in the lives of the elderly. The videotape shows the vitality and richness reflected in lives of self-actualized elderly people. Elderly individuals who report self-actualization have demonstrated improved health status. This spiritual fulfillment has been cited by many older persons as a primary motivating force in their lives. Health care professionals can be instrumental in identifying suitable, fulfilling activities for the elderly. All care providers must be creative health team members in order to assist their elderly in the self-actualization process. Self-Medication in the ElderlySubject: Medication usage A study guide is available. The program alerts people to potential adverse outcomes of self-medication and offers tips to help in preventing harmful drug reactions. Some of the tips mentioned include: "neither borrow nor lend" medications, avoid overuse of medication, and seek consultation with a pharmacist regarding possible drug interactions or side effects. This is an excellent program for health educators who work with elderly patients. Senior Peer Counseling: The Power of TwoSubject: Senior peer counseling This report by Hugh Downs was originally aired on the television program 20/20. It describes a successful senior peer counseling program in California, and illustrates how people of similar ages with similar life experiences are able to help each other. It describes benefits to both the clients and the counselors. Seven Days a WeekSubject: Excellence in long-term care The subject of this documentary is the Burgess Arms Home, in Northern Illinois. The home, run by Jacqueline Mason, is an example of an excellent long-term nursing care facility. The tape highlights the changes which Ms. Mason has instituted to raise the quality of care at Burgess Arms. These include changes in the structure and training of the staff, a new emphasis on preventive and restorative care, and better attention to the psychosocial and recreational needs of the residents. Ms. Mason has many innovative ideas, which may be encouraging for other nursing home operators to see. This tape is recommended in particular for people who are involved in administration of a long-term care facility. Sexuality and AgingSubject: Sexuality Sexuality and Aging is a program that debunks the myths and stereotypes held by our society regarding sexuality in the older years. Older adults continue to express the need for meaningful sexual relationships. Sexual relationships may change, however, dependent upon individual preferences, needs, or sexual desires. The program also details the biological changes in older adults’ reproductive systems that often affect sexual response. Education about these physiological changes can help an individual modify his/her behavior to maximize sexual response. The issues of menopause and impotence are examined in this program. The importance of a thorough physical examination is stressed. In addition, various treatment modalities are explored. A point is made that not everyone is a candidate for these treatments. The videotape stresses that education about aging and sexuality should be initiated in young adulthood. This will help individuals prepare for any changes which may occur. They will also better understand and appreciate their own sexuality. The Sixth SenseSubject: Assistive Technology After age sixty, the five senses generally begin to diminish in function. The Sixth Sense addresses the problems which are created by this age-related sensory loss. It reviews the changes which occur in the eye, ear and nose to cause their loss of function. It then discusses how this loss of function affects people’s interaction with the environment. The program focuses on how the environment can be adapted to the needs of the sensory-impaired individual. Through the use of a mime, it illustrates different situations in which sensory impairment causes problems. These include the kitchen, the street, the grocery store and a family dinner. It then suggests ways of making these environments more safe. The Sixth Sense is recommended to managers of health care for the elderly as a guide to making the living environment more safe. Social Security: A New School of ThoughtSubject: Social Security The Spirit of Senior Softball - Touching, heartfelt film on agingSubject: Inspirational documentary of senior softball American's senior men and women are highlighted in this inspirational and uplifting documentary on their joy and pleasure in playing the great game of softball. Bob Costs, acclaimed nationwide sportscaster narrates as seniors in their sixties, seventies and eighties are viewed in their quest for fun, camaraderie, sportsmanship and a healthy, happier life. (1999) Strangers in Good CompanySubject: Inspirational film Directed by Academy Award-winner Cynthia Scott, Strangers in Good Company is a story of seven old women stranded at a deserted farmhouse - miles from civilization. You wouldn't expect them to fair very well, to turn a crisis into a magical time of humor and spirit. But that's exactly what these surprising, remarkable women do...in Strangers in Good Company. A film about being old and thinking young. Stroke Rehabilitation: Health Care Options for Elderly PatientsSubject: Stroke rehabilitation Older stroke patients often miss opportunities to return to functional independence because health care providers do not consider them appropriate candidates for rehabilitation. Should age make a difference? The process of providing stroke rehabilitation to the elderly is discussed in this program, which was originally broadcast as a teleconference, including common problems and special issues such as perceptual/visual changes, need for close physiologic monitoring, psychosocial factors affecting positive adaptation, and selection of the appropriate site for stroke rehabilitation. Substance Abuse in the Elderly - As the body ages, tolerance to alcohol decreasesSubject: Substance Abuse in the Elderly The Percentage of Americans living beyond the age 70 is increasing, and there's growing concern that these people are also at risk for problems related to drinking alcohol and prescription drug misuse. This program profiles older Americans dealing with these issues, and shows some innovative programs created specifically for the elderly. Surrounded with Love: Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenSubject: Parenting More than 3.5 million children in the United States are raised by a grandparent. In their own words, three grandmothers explain the reasons for their caregiving/parenting decisions, and share their rewarding experiences raising their grandchildren. Surrounded With Love explores both the positive and the negative feelings of the parenting grandparent: the hard words, the challenges, and the added responsibilities. topTake Charge! How to Get the Most from Medicare and the Appeals ProcessSubject: Iowa Medicare A Ten-Year Celebration of Geriatric Education Center ExcellenceSubject: Geriatric Centers A Thousand Tomorrows: Intimacy, Sexuality, and Alzheimer'sSubject: Alzheimer's and how it affects relationships One of the major changes that Alzheimer's Disease brings to a spousal relationship is how it affects intimacy and sexuality. A Thousand Tomorrows is an excellent tool for training professionals and paraprofessionals to address these issues, as well as for helping couples struggling with Alzheimer's to understand that they are not alone. Time Slips (Anne Basting Training Video)Subject: Creative Storytelling Project A Time To RememberSubject: Interviewing elders This video, produced by the Brookdale Center on Aging, is a training video describing the experiences of students who are sent into the community to interview older adults. Basic instruction includes how to begin an interview, closed and open-ended questions, and follow-up. Students then role play interviews in the classroom. The video concludes with actual interviews with older adults. To Be Old, Black, and PoorSubject: Elderly Minority Poverty This is a gritty and painfully real exposition of what it means to be black, poor and elderly in the US. The film crew documents the life of Leonard and Sara Bass on and off for six months, recording their stuggle to survive, watching as well-meaning neighbors and opportunists come and go. To Have Sparked a Light...One Reaching OneSubject: Volunteering This video promotes volunteering for all ages. The program goals are to: convey the warmth and fun of volunteering as a two-way activity in which it’s often hard to tell who is giving and who is receiving; convey the tremendous need and the various kinds of volunteering available; and increase volunteering among all age groups. Transfer TechniquesSeries: Restorative Care The viewer observes basic techniques of assisted transfers from chair to chair, bed to chair and chair to commode. Included are use of the gait belt and precautions to facilitate a transfer which is both safe for the patient and the health professional. This program is part of a six-tape series called "Restorative Care." Travelers in TimeSubject: Gerontology The Treatment of Sleep Disorders of Older PeopleSubject: Sleep disorders in the elderly This program is a conference on the treatment of sleep disorders of older people. The National Institutes of Health Consensus Development brought together clinical specialists in pulmonology, psychiatry, psychology, geriatrics, internal medicine, other health care providers, and the public to address the cause, diagnosis assessment, and specific treatments of sleep disorders of older people. Following one and one-half days of presentations by experts and discussion by the audience, a consensus panel weighed the scientific evidence and prepared a consensus statement. The Triple Threat of Genitourinary Disease: Implications for Improving Quality of LifeSubject: Urinary incontinence, prostate disease, impotence Urinary incontinence, prostate disease, and impotence are troublesome medical problems which are not life-threatening but pose significant inconvenience, discomfort, and embarrassment for older adults. The prevalence of urinary incontinence among older women is well known, if seldom addressed. However, prostates and sexual dysfunction are probably the most common disorders to afflict older men and, indirectly, older women. This program, originally broadcast as a teleconference, addresses the medical, social, and psychological implications of genitourinary disease and discusses techniques for treatment and management which offer the promise of improved quality of life. Community service providers will gain awareness of the impact of these conditions on their clients and will acquire valuable information for appropriate referrals. Physicians, nurses and other clinicians will learn the latest treatment options. Discussion is based on case presentations. topUtilizing Humor in Patient CareSubject: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia The Way We Die (Listening to the Terminally Ill)Subject: Death and Dying What is Dementia?Subject: Dementia This program is a basic introduction to the subject of Dementia. It defines the term, discusses some of its causes, and dispels a few of the myths which surround it. Alzheimer’s Disease is given particular attention. The program discusses the history of the disease, its symptoms and its diagnosis. An attempt is made to differentiate Alzheimer’s from other Dementia's. The program also presents suggestions for helping people with irreversible Dementia. These include providing emotional support, focusing on the person’s strengths, and relieving the person’s physical symptoms. This tape is recommended as an introduction to the study of Dementia. When She Gets OldSubject: Economic resources of the elderly When She Gets Old is a video that portrays the economic hardships that plague the fast growing female elderly population of our country. Most of the financial burden is caused by widowhood, divorce, or low-paying jobs without benefits or pensions. The various testimonials reflect the daily struggles of these women to pay medical bills, maintain adequate housing, and even keep food on their tables. The video provides comments from various professionals on the financial burdens of elderly women, and urges women to take charge of their financial security. When Women Go Through Menopause, Where Do Men Go? The Other Side of the MoonSubject: Men and menopause This video explores men’s views on female menopause and also their own struggle caused by their aging process. Opinions regarding the controversial issue of hormone replacement are also explored. Moreover, the different aspects of menopause, both male and female, are outlined and preventive methods are mentioned. Other concerns about aging, such as retirement, empty nest and others are part of this highly informative video. Who Lives? Who Dies? Who Decides?Subject: Social issues in health care This set of three tapes is a recording of the teleconference by the same name which took place in 1988. The conference agenda included such issues as the role of technology in medicine, how to allocate our resources, and the importance of quality of life. The focus of the event was to suggest solutions to some of the dilemmas which face us in these areas. The conference was moderated by Ted Koppel, who did a good job of organizing the discussion. Who Lives? Who Dies? Who Decides? addresses current topics in an informed manner, and should provide the fuel for many debates and discussions. Women at MidlifeSeries: The Doctor is In This video gives women the positive and negative aspects of menopause. This is done by looking at the experiences of real women, who are experiencing the phenomenon called menopause. Furthermore, the video sees menopause not as a disease, but as a transition point. This enlightening video shows women the right tools for a healthy venture into the passage to older adulthood. Women and Money: Things Your Mother Never Told you About FinancesSubject: Gender, Financial Issues You and Your Aging Parent (Relative or Friend), Parts 1-6Subject: Adult children as caregivers You and Your Aging Parent is a series of seminars designed to enhance the role of the family in caregiving for the elderly. The program approaches this goal from several directions. It begins by outlining the concerns and issues that people face as they grow older. It then discusses ways to enhance the relationship between the adult child and the aging parent. It helps adult children clarify their caregiving role, and suggests principles and procedures for preventing caregiver burnout. Other skills for raising the quality of caregiving are also discussed. These include basic communication skills and life review competencies. The program is broken into six parts of approximately one hour apiece. Each part is a classroom lecture by Dr. Richard Johnson. The titles of the seminars are as follows: Understanding The Needs of Your Aging Parent/Relative and Recognizing Your Own as Well (The Aging Studies Program copy of the program is contained on three videotapes, two sessions per tape.) |
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