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The focus of healthcare treatment, person-centred care, is moving away from using an institutionalised approach, to creating a treatment plan in consultation with the service user. In this excellent interview based program, healthcare professionals discuss new healthcare delivery methods centred on care and support planning done in conjunction with service users. Lifestyle goals, the nature of care, medication and exercise programs are examined and professionals discuss the most inclusive ways that they can be achieved. This is an essential program for all health care works involved in the areas of patient service delivery.
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As a result of the ageing population, the aged care sector is growing at a rapid rate. This has led to an increasingly diverse range of occupational opportunities in the provision of home, community and residential services. This interview led program explores the aged care sector, high and low levels of care, changes associated with ageing, positive ageing, and the rights and interests of old people. We talk with residential managers, team leaders and lifestyle co-ordinators as well as researchers experienced in the industry. Ideal for community services related studies at the TAFE level, this program covers the essential elements of the ISC Community services unit of competency, 'Work Effectively with Older People'.
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This program is a must for healthcare workers in Assisted Living Facilities. Join us as we explore various strategies for managing AD residents with patience and respect, all the while reducing the stress level of each healthcare professional. Meets Florida State Requirements for Alzheimer's Training.
Delirium and dementia are two of the most common mental disorders elderly people face. Depression is also common in elderly people and often presents with symptoms similar to dementia or delirium. The differentiation between these three conditions can be difficult because many symptoms overlap. As the cause of so much suffering and discomfort, it is important these conditions are effectively addressed by medical staff. This program defines these conditions by detailing symptoms and speaking to medical experts. Potential risk factors, causes of delirium and assessment criteria for all three conditions are outlined along with a brief summary of management strategies.
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A high percentage of elderly people in professional care suffer from dementia, a psychiatric illness or a specific brain injury. Recently, extensive research has been undertaken into understanding the origins of behaviours of concern, focusing on addressing the variety of underlying causes. In this program we investigate defining and understanding behaviours of concern, types of behaviours and unmet needs, assessing and problem solving, possible triggers and management strategies. Systematic approaches to the identification of triggers and instigation of problem solving techniques can significantly reduce this increasingly widespread condition.
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This training DVD demonstrates the importance of improving quality of life by assessing and treating depression in older adults. It provides potential ways to treat the depression, as well as, how to recognize the range of symptoms, and properly interpret the assessment (even when dealing with severely withdrawn or hesitant persons). The DVD also discusses how multidisciplinary staff can communicate and adapt these findings toward an effective Plan of Care.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect an older adult's coping ability and sense of well-being; it is often difficult to discern, and may surface as a physical complaint with no immediately identifiable medical cause. The DVD shows how to apply the revised Horowitz Impact of Events Scale to measure response to trauma so underlying issues can be addressed. The DVD also documents how to identify risk factors, and establish appropriate treatments--including cognitive behavioral, exposure, and solution-focused therapies
Using the case of an 89-year-old woman who is experiencing mild cognitive impairment after a fall, this DVD discusses when and how to administer and interpret the Mini-Cog to screen for potential causes. The DVD also explains the difference between delirium and dementia, and addresses ongoing safety and lifestyle issues that can improve quality of life for older adults.
The prevalence of dementia among hospitalized older adults is estimated at about 25%, with the dementia often going undetected during a hospital stay. This DVD shows how to use the Recognition of Dementia In Hospitalized Older Adults screening tool to identify any signs of dementia. Care providers will also learn how to recognize behavior triggers, how to address risks associated with dementia, and how to formulate an ongoing plan of care.
Screening for alcohol abuse can often be overlooked in a general health assessment for older adults, due to other physical or more visible conditions.
The Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (SMAST-G) is a practical tool to help care providers recognize early warning signs of alcohol abuse. The DVD provides information on the effects of alcohol on the aging body, and factors that often lead to an abuse or dependence on alcohol. Also shows how to apply motivational interviewing skills that sensitively help older adults to recognize the existence of unhealthy behavior patterns, and/or come to terms with a potential need for treatment.
Using the Darlingford Aged Care facility as a model, this program takes a detailed look at dementia and its symptoms.
The program examines the needs of clients and a range of meaningful activities that assist and improve a sense of self worth and belonging.
Covering intensive one-on-one and group activities, this excellent resource provides a balance between medical theory and practical information for those working in aged care.
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A must for health care workers in assisted living facilities. Understand AD through the family's eyes with interviews from family members and staff. Meets the Florida Level I requirement for ALF's.
Explores several successful methods for dealing with residents who have an altered mental status. These methods will make your job easier, even rewarding, and calm the concerns of the family members.
Imagine what it's like to be constantly confused. It is a painful, frustrating problem for the client as well as the health care assistant. It is the intention of this program to give the health care assistant the necessary information to deal more effectively with the client/resident who is confused.
When residents are depressed, confused or display aggressive behavior, the nursing assistant's job becomes a difficult task. This program is intended to make the assistant more sensitive to the resident and family when behavior problems occur.
This program addresses common issues that caregivers in a home health setting will face in treating a patient with Alzheimer's. Join us as we discuss the stages of Alzheimer's and the modifications that can be made in the home to help these patients.
This program presents interviews with actual patients who have experienced or are experiencing depression in late life, as well as commentary from professionals. Topics covered include:
This personal documentary is about a 50 year old daughter who brings her 90 year old mother to her home to share her last days and care for her as she dies. It is an intimate story, told in the first person by the daughter, who collaborated in the making of the program. The program also relates the effects of this experience on the daughter and her family
The healthcare staff in a long term care facility plays a major role in encouraging self care, which is an important aspect of holistic and over-all care . Helping to maintain or improve a resident's ability to function is an important part of nursing care. This is accomplished by improving the resident's ability to participate in Activities of Daily Living. This program will teach you and your staff how to effectively encourage self esteem and independence through self care.
Geriatric care providers demonstrate and discuss the therapeutic effectiveness of using memories to solve current problems while promoting self-esteem, life-long identity and independence. A powerful exercise and profound viewing experience!
Compulsive gambling can start innocently - a way to spend free time, have a little fun, meet new people. But what happens when the urge to gamble goes past a form of entertainment to real addiction? When Gambling Is No Longer Fun takes a serious look at the growing (yet often overlooked) problem of gambling addiction among older adults, and how easily it can happen - to anyone. In the program, three former compulsive gamblers share how they started gambling, the extent to which addiction overwhelmed them (and their loved ones), and how they realized they needed help. Their stories will help older adults to recognize and heed warning signs of addiction.
This program also covers:
the hidden lures that gambling can present to older adults
the impact of addiction--including loss of self-esteem, depression, thoughts of suicide, and financial ruin
the extended effects of addiction, such as, strained personal and family relationships
The DVD offers tips for staying in control (such as predetermining and sticking to the amount of money you will spend), provides guidelines for assessing one's potential for addiction, and gives information about gambling recovery programs.