AGING PROCESS AND EFFECTS
AGING, POSITIVE IMAGES
WOMEN AND AGING
AGING/GERONTOLOGY
The lack of adequate sleep can have adverse effects on an older person's health and overall sense of well-being. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a valuable aid to investigate areas that can affect the quality and quantity of sleep. It includes a careful measurement of bedtime, time to get to sleep, wake-up time, hours of sleep, barriers to getting or staying asleep, and the use of sleep medications. The results gathered from the assessment can help care providers to start a dialogue that leads to an effective care plan with appropriate, individualized interventions. This assessment test can be self-administered or completed through an interview process.
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WB01370095
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32 minutes
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Positive Images of Aging is a compilation DVD that gives you access to14 different video segements, 3-5 minutes in length, that each reflect on a positive image of aging. Because they are chaptered on the DVD, you have instant access to any of the14 segments. Show one or more of them to clients, or incorporate them into a PowerPoint presentation.
Chapters include:
1. Changing Perceptions of Aging
2. Positive Adjustment as We Age
3. Intimacy in the Elder Years
4. Family Ties, Grandparenting, and Mentoring
5. Foster Grandparents
6. Wisdom and Courage in Elder hood
7. Creative Aging
8. Beauty in Aging
9. Spirited Senior Softball plus 5 bonus Features on Longevity
10. Genetics versus Lifestyle
11. Diet and Exercise
12. Calorie Restriction
13. Aging Statistics
14. A Visit with Centenarians"
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DK01370038
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56 minutes
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2007
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USD 169.00
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This new compilation DVD explores the life-enhancing impact of continued creativity and artistic expression--well into the later years! It uses brief excerpts that profile the creative process of elder artists, introduces us to a 90-something actress who grabs life with both hands, and demonstrates how creative expression can even transcend dementia. The DVD also includes a section on the work of the late Doctor Gene Cohen, co-founder of the Creativity Discovery Corps, who was best known for championing the limitless potential of the aging brain.
Six Chapters:
The Creative Process Knows No Age Limit
Creative Expressions: Three Older Artists
The Quilt Arts of Gee's Bend
Imagination Keeps My Energy Up: Actress Mimi Weddell
The Older Artist as Coach: Dancer Frederic Franklin
Imagination in the Moment: Dementia and Creativity
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BJ01370128
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26 minutes
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2009
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Positive Images of Aging is a compilation DVD that gives you access to14 different video segements, 3-5 minutes in length, that each reflect on a positive image of aging. Because they are chaptered on the DVD, you have instant access to any of the14 segments. Show one or more of them to clients, or incorporate them into a PowerPoint presentation.
Chapters include:
1. Changing Perceptions of Aging
2. Positive Adjustment as We Age
3. Intimacy in the Elder Years
4. Family Ties, Grandparenting, and Mentoring
5. Foster Grandparents
6. Wisdom and Courage in Elder hood
7. Creative Aging
8. Beauty in Aging
9. Spirited Senior Softball plus 5 bonus Features on Longevity
10. Genetics versus Lifestyle
11. Diet and Exercise
12. Calorie Restriction
13. Aging Statistics
14. A Visit with Centenarians"
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DK01370038
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56 minutes
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2007
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USD 169.00
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More than 3.5 million children in the US are raised by a grandparent. In their own words, three grandmothers explain the reasons for their care giving/parenting decisions, and share their rewarding experiences raising their grandchildren.
Dolores, a 48-year old married woman is raising three grandsons after her daughter was murdered.
Aderian, a 65-year old grandmother is raising two grandchildren, ages 12 and 6 after mental illness incapacitated both of their parents.
Jewel, a 64-year old grandmother, is 'happily raising' three grandchildren, ages 18, 13, and 4.
Surrounded With Love' explores both the positive and negative feelings of the parenting grandparent: the hard work, the challenges and the added responsibilities"
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YZ01370313
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22 minutes
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USD 49.00
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How do women view themselves as they get older? This compilation film uses excerpts to explore the self-images of women as they age in our society. From a woman who contracts Bell's Palsy (which leaves one half of her face paralyzed) to nursing home beauty pageant finalists to 85-year-old Zelda who continues to take life by storm, the DVD allows women to speak for themselves as they define and redefine themselves through the transitions of aging. Full of wonderful insights.
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PT01370006
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30 minutes
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2006
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USD 129.00
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The Art of Aging Growing Older with Grace An outstanding film that looks at the art of growing older with grace, health and wisdom. A new generation of maturing adults has a chance to learn from poor health practices of the past, including obesity, lack of exercise and mental stagnation. Now, new research promises more effective strategies for aging well. Physician experts explore the role of physical activity, maintaining strong bones and engaging in social and intellectual interactions in healthy aging. Inspiring view of aging.
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CP00480599
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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25 minutes
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2007
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USD 150.00
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Scientists are now paying greater attention to the principal factors that impact the aging process. There is promising research currently underway in the area of the genetic basis of the rate of aging. Can we extend the average life-span? In addition can we improve the quality of life in later years by reducing the susceptibility on onset of diseases that come with old age? There are also studies focusing on the relationship of diet and lifestyle on the aging process.
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TJ00480644
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30 minutes
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2007
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USD 150.00
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This powerful yet tender treatment of our final life passage features artist Deidre Scherer, the hospice chorus Hallowell, and Ira Byock, M.D., author of Dying Well. With its gentle, direct, and celebratory approach toward the end of life, Holding Our Own can be shared with audiences of all ages. Excellent for hospices and those dealing with end-of-life issues.
Review
¡§This film opens us to our fears around aging, loss, death, grief and spirituality and shows us how we might reclaim a rich community based potential at the end of life¡K¡¨ - Balfour M. Mount, M.D. McGill University
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TA00480652
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DVD
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57 minutes
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2007
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USD 175.00
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Paul Schroder graduated at the top of his class in electrical engineering, and then was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. After a decade of being on medication and growing increasingly debilitated, he decides that radical brain surgery is preferable to sitting on the couch like a vegetable for the rest of his life. While Paul lies awake on the operating table, doctors implant electrodes in his brain and a neurostimulation device underneath his collarbone. The results of this electrifying surgery are mysterious, miraculous and bittersweet.
Reviews
"This film is a useful teaching tool for helping undergraduates understand the impact of PD on patients and their families. Many students, especially those with a pre-health bent, will find the surgical scenes inspirational. Watching the movie in conjunction with reading a sampling of the literature can lead to a greater understanding of the brain circuits involved in PD and an appreciation of the therapeutic value of DBS. In addition, the compassion with which the material is presented can remind students of the fundamentally patient-driven nature of their future profession. " - Kristina S. Mead Biology Department, Denison University, Granville, OH, The Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education (JUNE), Spring 2007
"After suffering through a debilitating decade with Parkinson's disease, Paul Schroder -- a relatively young electrical engineer -- opted to undergo radical brain surgery in a last-ditch attempt to maintain some quality of life. Deborah Fryer's award-winning documentary tracks Schroder's progress -- if it can truly be called that -- following a grueling procedure that involves the implantation of electrodes in his brain and a neurostimulation device underneath his collarbone, detailing the challenges Schroder faces while adjusting to the technology designed to help ameliorate his condition. An eloquent and poignant profile of a man who confronts disease head on, while also learning to accept limitations on his lifestyle, Shaken is recommended. 3 Starts " - Video Librarian, July/August 2007
"This multi-award-winning film explores the personal journey of a Parkinson's patient. Unlike most such patients, Paul Schroder was diagnosed in his early thirties, as was actor Michael J. Fox. Recent research suggests that the disease may be triggered by exposure to environmental toxins and will become more commonplace as time goes by. Schroder's symptoms are shown being somewhat alleviated by a new procedure whereby a regulating device is implanted into his brain. Unhappily, the progression of the disease continues, and his improvement will not last. This very moving film, which was shown to members of Congress in their recent hearings on stem-cell research, will be useful to Parkinson's patients and their families and friends. Recommended." - Susan B. Hagloch, Library Journal, June 2007
Awards
Winner, 2007 Accolade Humanitarian Award
Winner, 2006 SCINEMA Science Documentary Film Festival
Winner, 2006 VisionFest Film Festival
Winner, 2006 Annapolis Film Festival
Winner, 2006 36th Roshd International Film Festival
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DS00480669
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30 minutes
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2007
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USD 150.00
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By Rich Sabreen
Author Marge Engelman believes sound mental fitness practice is based upon the ¡§use it or lose it¡¨ philosophy. Learn how you can encourage older adults to stretch their thinking, try new ways of behaving, stimulate memory and develop a more creative brain. This comprehensive guide shows you how to create a mental fitness program from the ground up. Includes warm-up strategies, model programs that can be adapted for your group, thinking exercises and activities, and an annotated list of publications and organizations.
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RW00480597
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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80 minutes
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2006
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USD 125.00
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A video-based teaching tool that provides a contemporary, compassionate and thorough explanation of Alzheimer's disease for professional and family caregivers. It features Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen, leading experts on dementia training. The DVD is chaptered into 4 sections: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Early, Moderate and Severe Cognitive Disability, physical changes in the brain, cognitive capabilities and behavioral manifestations. The program includes real family profiles, actors portraying common dementia behaviors, and interviews with caregivers.
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WB00480598
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DVD
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75 minutes
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2006
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USD 150.00
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This program is intended for persons with limited strength and range of motion. The program begins with a slow and easy warm-up. Teacher Betty Switkes progresses through a gentle full-body routine including a seated dance and a refreshing relaxation with Broadway style music.
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RN00480518
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DVD
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30 minutes
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2006
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USD 39.95
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By Rich Sabreen
Developed by Drs. Harry and Lisa Webne-Behrman, this DVD details the mediation process including: Setting ground rules, active listening, identifying key issues, exploring options and building an action plan. Step-by-step analysis by Harry and Lisa help families work through difficult issues in eldercare. There is also an interview footage featuring gerontologist Dr. Jill Steinberg and geriatric social worker Marie Hornes. They discuss a wide range of topics concerning older adults and their families.
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DV00480616
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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55 minutes
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2006
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USD 150.00
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Personal stories, humor, and expert commentary add up to an entertaining film exploring impaired senior drivers from many perspectives. Officials, healthcare providers, families, and communities can work together to identify and assist at-risk elder drivers before tragedy strikes. A public health concern, not an age-based problem, helping families navigate the emotional terrain of an elder's transition to driving cessation.
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AM00480618
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28 minutes
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2006
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USD 145.00
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This news documentary reports on a surprising solution to escalating costs, unnecessary deaths and waste in America's hospitals. Doctors and nurses tell how they did their best, working overtime, while hospital conditions worsened. They were delighted to learn a new way to improve patient care dramatically and reduce unnecessary deaths, suffering, errors, infections and costs without additional resources or government regulations. A patient is not an automobile, but¡K The unlikely solution was to use Toyota management principles called ¡§systems thinking¡¨ to improve their hospitals. Systems thinking allows leaders and staff to see the complex, modern workplace with ¡§new eyes¡¨ and turn problems into improvements. It has saved up to 50 percent in costs, thousands of lives, and avoided hundreds of thousands of medical errors. Significant improvements have already begun in hospitals in several major cities.
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PA00480529
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DVD
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56 minutes
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2006
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USD 150.00
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This engaging program gives your brain a workout with stimulating and enjoyable exercises. Follow the merry adventures of Mike and Colleen as they exercise their brains¡Xand challenge you to do the same. The 24 segments are based on selected Mental Fitness Cards. Each segment is a stand-alone activity, taking a small group about 20 minutes to complete. With its modular structure and interactive presentation, this program is great for groups large or small. The Mental Fitness DVD will encourage even reluctant group members to become active participants. Based on the work of Marge Engelman, PhD and Kari Berit Gustafson, MS.
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HP00480636
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DVD (Closed Captioned)
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40 minutes
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2006
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USD 125.00
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What are your wishes for end-of-life care? Advance Medical Directives are legal documents that allow you to give direction to your future medical care. Just like your right to free speech and religious freedom, it is your right to accept or refuse medical care. Advance Medical Directives help protect this right.
Review
"A truly useful health care video¡Kan important step to educating the public about the importance of advance care planning" - Attorney General Lynch, RI
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GH00480402
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DVD
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14 minutes
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2005
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USD 145.00
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This informative documentary offers a concise collection of unnerving personal accounts of falls and expert advise from Harvard and Yale medical school professors on fall prevention. This program provides caregivers, and persons at risk of falling, with an introduction to the evaluation and modification of the home environment.
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DT00480434
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DVD
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9 minutes
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2005
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USD 145.00
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For many families, Alzheimer's means a gradually diminishing quality of life both for the sufferer and caregivers. This series, hosted by TV talk show host Leeza Gibbons, was created to help families understand what to expect; deal effectively with the challenges of this disease; help their loved ones meet each day more successfully; and enhance the quality of life for all involved. The five programs are Understanding Alzheimer's , Behavior Issues, Daily Life, Family Caregiving, and Transitions. Understanding Alzheimer's covers: overview of dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, symptoms, diagnosis, stages of Alzehimer's, treatment, telling others, and patient perspective. Behavior Issues covers: agitation, hallucinations, wandering, sleeplessness/ sundowning, incontinence, inappropropriate actions, redirections & fiblets. Daily Life covers: home enviroment, driving, adult emotions, communication, and daily routine. Family Caregiving covers: role of the caregiver, taking care of yourself and accepting support, respite, relationships, activities of daily living, eating, bathing, and dressing. Transitions covers: social activities, spiritual issues, care facilities, and grief.
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TH00480435
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DVD
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2005
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USD 315.00
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This compelling two-part documentary explores how a unique group of people embrace their pain, learn to live with their loss and now engage in life with more compassion, courage and awareness. Told through the personal and moving stories of seven people including an author, a filmmaker, a Zen Monk, and Vietnam Veteran. The Gifts of Grief asks a timely important question - How do we transform the tragedy of our losses into a life altering experience that deepens and enriches our lives. An excellent resource for professionals and those coping with loss.
Review
"The diversity of voices in this film speaks to the uniqueness and universality of the grief experience. There are pearls of comfort and questions for reflection for everyone"
- Marcia Lattanzi-Licht, MA, RN, LPC, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist
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HJ00480437
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26 minutes each
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2005
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USD 230.00
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Four visionaries stand out in the history of the modern hospice movement. This film tells their story. What they saw of the process of dying changed their lives. They were appalled, not by the natural act itself, but how our society hides it, denies it, misunderstands it and fails utterly to cope with it. Meet Dame Cicely Saunders, Florence Wald, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and Balfour Mount. Their work inspired a movement felt around the world. Over the past five decades, end-of-life care has been dramatically transformed.
Review
"Every nurse and doctor in America, every professional and family caregiver to the dying, should see this film." - Bill Moyers, Journalist
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HK00480560
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DVD
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50 minutes
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2005
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USD 250.00
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Caregiving is a deeply rewarding experience. However, there can be rare occurrences where a disoriented or startled person can become aggressive. This video demonstrates simple defensive skills that can prevent or minimize harm to both the caregiver and the confronted person. Learn defensive moves to protect against particular assaults - biting, choking, hair pulling, kicking. Excellent video for professionals to use for training and workshops.
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HR00480476
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DVD
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26 minutes
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2005
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USD 150.00
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This video explores nine older smokers who quit and the myths that kept them smoking many years. Their touching and humorous stories are an honest look at the pleasure and the pain of smoking and the reasons why they stopped. It examines myths about tobacco use common to long-term smokers who kicked the habit. They share the positive lifestyle changes that took place once they stopped smoking.
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SY00480477
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DVD
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26 minutes
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2005
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USD 145.00
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The Longevity Revolution, cross-cultural differences, stereotypes ¡V all present challenges to meeting the needs of America's growing population of elderly adults. This episode explores issues surrounding aging, death and dying, and features The Jewish Home for the Aged, a nursing home that provides a rich array of programs for its residents.
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PW00480581
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DVD
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30 minutes
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2005
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USD 119.00
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Yoga positions are the best for toning muscles, lubricating joints, and massaging the body. Yoga brings physical and mental stability. The yoga positions or asana's on this video are geared toward the elderly. The program is split up into two sections ¡V how to perform each asana and a real time yoga session. There are both male and female demonstrators, cheerful colors relating to the Chakra system of the body, beautiful displays of Hindu Gods/Goddesses, and a list of all the benefits of each asana performed. Excellent for yoga teacher trainings and all levels of yoga students.
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SK00480512
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DVD
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27 minutes
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2005
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USD 65.00
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Filmed in Seattle, the 8th in a series of Town Hall Meetings that address CAREGIVING ISSUES from around the country. Thirteen governors, led by Governor Dirk Kempthorne of Idaho, NGA chair, and Governor Mark Warner of Virginia, new incoming-chair, joined 150 other experts and participants, including many caregivers, to discuss possible solutions and new policies for caregivers in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere across the country. Caregiving professionals included Dr. Bill Thomas, founder of the Eden Alternative, and Gail Gibson Hunt, CEO of the National Caregiving Alliance. Excellent program to use for college courses as well as hospital staff and caregivers.
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TN00480024
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VHS
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90 minutes
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2004
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158140445X
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USD 99.00
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Personal stories, humor, and expert commentary add up to an entertaining film exploring impaired senior drivers from many perspectives. Officials, healthcare providers, families, and communities can work together to identify and assist at-risk elder drivers before tragedy strikes. A public health concern, not an age-based problem, helping families navigate the emotional terrain of an elder's transition to driving cessation.
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MR00480139
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DVD
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30 minutes
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2004
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158140509X
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USD 145.00
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This video is an inspiration to anyone with a disability who is thinking of competing as well as for those who may just have become disabled ¡V seeing that anything is possible. It features inspiring athletes from around the world including Bhutan and Bosnia. Go Achilles looks at disabled athletes competing in the first "Achilles" Marathon in NYC, founded by Dick Traum, the first amputee to run a marathon (in 1976). In the marathon, the disabilities become secondary as the athletes compete in this challenge. This is an excellent resource for rehabilitation hospitals, physical therapists as well as other professionals.
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EC00480141
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VHS
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28 minutes
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2004
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1581404271
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USD 125.00
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In this film we see how horses help reveal what you are really feeling behind your "social mask". These special animals help the viewer become more aware, teaching the importance of listening to your intuition. The horses help build self-esteem for the riders who are dealing with serious emotional problems.
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EP00480175
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DVD
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30 minutes
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2004
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1581404212
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USD 145.00
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Learn how animals help to ease the transition of living in geriatric care, improve social interactions, and reduce stress. Being with animals allows patients to relax and even increase their memory retention. Excellent for nurses, certified nurse assistants and nursing home staff.
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SA00480176
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DVD
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22 minutes
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2004
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158140414X
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USD 145.00
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This powerful video is about terminally ill patients and their connection with animals. A paralyzed dog becomes an inspiration to help those who are ill and dying to have respect and a feeling of gratitude for all those around us. The dog visits patients with AIDS, and other terminal illnesses sharing her love.
Award
National Mature Media Bronze Award Winner
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LG00480180
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DVD
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16 minutes
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2004
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1581404158
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USD 145.00
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by Dartmouth
The later years can be a time of loss - a loss of companionship, of health, independence, and for some, a loss of hope. As many as one in five older Americans suffer from symptoms of major depression, which can sometimes lead to suicide. In this program, three elderly people tell stories of how they have coped with their major depression, offering their experience and advice. People with depression and their families need to know when to seek help and where to find it.
Excellent resource for support groups and training.
Review
"The program notes societal and cultural attitudes regarding the older adult, and presents a positive message for those suffering from depression or family members dealing with this issue. " - Zana Etter,
Educational Media Reviews Online
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AG00480212
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28 minutes
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2004
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1581403410
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USD 215.00
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This video is designed to provide family caregivers tools they can use to improve caregiving skills. Dr. Donna Benton, USC Professor of Gerontology and Director of the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center supervised the production, also serves as on-camera guide and narrator as she highlights just ten of the dozens of services caregivers can access through the Area Agency on Aging's auspices. This video educates viewers about: 1. The impact of stress on their physical & mental health. 2. Caregiver programs that exist in the community that can help them take care of their loved one --- while taking care of themselves, as well! 3. Information on how to run a family meeting in order to increase family participation in the tasks of caregiving. 4. How to plan ahead for medical, financial and social changes related to caregiving. The video features segments with family caregivers and human service & health care professionals. An excellent resource and part of "The Caregivers Library".
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ZR00480002
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DVD
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Duration | : |
25 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2003
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158140400X
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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Helping medical students prepare for careers in the field of gerontology, Dr. Jim Pacala, Dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School, introduces these eager clinicians to the world of their patients. In The Aging Game, the students become patients, the young become old, and these doctors-in-training see meal-time in the nursing home from the other end of the spoon. This film is a must-have for science and gerontology training programs everywhere, including high schools and is a testament to the value of role-play and hands-on learning.
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NH00480011
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VHS (Closed Captioned)
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25 minutes
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2003
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1581402880
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USD 125.00
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Four million people in America now suffer from Alzheimer's Disease, and with the aging of the Boomers, the prevalence of Alzheimer's is expected to double within the next decade. Caring for an Alzheimer's patient is one of the most difficult of all caregiving roles. This video profiles three stories, among them, a young physician and newly-wed in Staten Island and a sandwich-generation family in Arizona. Learn how to prepare for and live alongside this illness.
Review
"This video offers MUCH NEEDED advice for coping with various problems, suggesting resources from on-line support to group therapy sessions. A Part of the Caregivers Resource Library. 3 ***'s " - Video Librarian
Award
Finalist in The International Health & Medical Media Awards
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DZ00480046
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DVD
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25 minutes
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2003
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1581402821
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USD 145.00
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by MilnerFenwick
This video provides an overview of the information patients need to manage their congestive heart failure. Covers risk factors, symptoms, medications, sodium and fluid restrictions, balancing activity and rest, stress, and regular weight monitoring. Types of medications are explained along with cautions about side effects, and the importance of taking medications exactly as prescribed. Helps patients distinguish those problems for which they should call the healthcare team.
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GP00480087
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VHS
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14 minutes
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2003
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1581403534
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USD 150.00
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by MilnerFenwick
This program helps patients see how heart failure is affecting them emotionally. Patients in the video share their feelings, strengths, and coping mechanisms. The video covers reactions upon diagnosis, accepting the condition, coping with lifestyle changes and loneliness, finding support systems, and advance directives.
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DP00480115
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VHS
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14 minutes
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2003
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1581403542
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USD 150.00
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Thanks to innovations in health and science, human beings now live longer than ever before. But at what cost? Without planning ahead, the expenses of long term care can be overwhelming. Phyllis Shelton, a leading authority in Long Term Care Insurance, explains the essentials every American must consider to protect themselves, their children, and their assets.
Review
"Guide to Long Term Care Insurance advises consumers on what to look for and avoid when purchasing long term care insurance policies, while also outlining the specific hardships a family might face if long term care is not available. The issues here are important for families with aging parents to think about. " - Video Librarian
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WE00480146
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VHS
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25 minutes
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2003
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1581402805
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USD 125.00
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Unexpected illness can strike a family at any time. Three different families share their insights and pain on caring for and living with a major illness. George and Nancy Mairs circular care for one another has seen them through thirty years of illness, encompassing Nancy's MS and George's melanoma cancer. Mary Ann Nation cares for her husband Harlan as a brain virus slowly steals their future. Heartwarming and down-to-earth, these three couples reflect on some of the many interpretations of "honor" and the true challenges of the vow, "in sickness and in health".
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BR00480197
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VHS
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25 minutes
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2003
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1581402856
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USD 125.00
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by Charlotte & Peter Michos
Physical activity is a key component for healthy aging. This program introduces fitness into the lives of older adults and seniors with a safe and easy-to-follow method. They move at their own pace, accompanied by soothing music, as they participate in the "More Than Stretch" class, which includes stretching and strengthening; improving balance and posture; techniques for relaxation and breathing; as well as rebuilding and maintaining a healthy back.
It's fitness for the whole body, inside and out ¡V it spreads to the mind and spirit, permeating all aspects of their everyday lives, enabling them to do the things in life that they enjoy doing. The positive outcomes of the program are: improved health, functional independence, increased vitality and a general feeling of well-being.
This program features Charlotte Michos, RN, M.S. Charlotte has thirty years of experience in the health field as a nurse, is a professor of nursing, and has an extensive background in fitness as a dancer and instructor, which includes additional training in: yoga, Pilates, Danskinetics, physical rehabilitation, movement therapy, relaxation techniques and preventative health. She also specializes in working with older adults.
Reviews
"I began the ¡¥More Than Stretch'class after two years of barely functioning, due to severe back pain. Miraculously, it changed my life."- Dr. Joel Weinberg, retired, age 71
"More Than Stretch is highly recommended " - The Booklist
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HJ00480242
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VHS
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Duration | : |
57 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2003
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StdBkNo | : |
158140347X
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Price | : |
USD 99.00
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Our spiritual leaders and communities of every denomination give us strength through the hardest parts of our caregiving journeys. Among the spiritual caregivers portrayed in this video is Rev. Lois Knutson, who ministers to the elderly in Minnesota, and a church sponsored AIDS Support Group in southern California, helping afflicted patients transition into effective caregivers. These stories and others are a precious example of the healing power of God's presence in our lives.
Review
"This is an excellent film with its themes of caring and spirituality. It would be a good asset to libraries with collections of materials about the elderly and caregiving. The quality of the film was also first-rate. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." - Marianne D. Muha, Butler Library, Buffalo State College, Educational Media Reviews On-line
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WA00480332
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DVD
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Duration | : |
25 minutes
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2003
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1581402848
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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Older adults often live in older homes in need of significant repair and/or modification. Many homes lack the functional design needed to accommodate for the losses frequently experienced by older adults. Since most older persons wish to remain in their own home it is important to know how to adapt the home environment to successfully age in place.
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HV00480005
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Format | : |
DVD
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Duration | : |
27 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2003
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1581403348
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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Creativity is the energy that allows us to express ourselves in a thousand different ways. The capacity for creativity and learning exists at all ages. There is little doubt that the ability to think new thoughts, express oneself in artistic ways, and to view life as a journey of discovery knows no age. Creativity fuels the mind and is a critical element of overall health and well being throughout our lifetimes.
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JH00480010
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Format | : |
DVD
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Duration | : |
27 minutes
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2003
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1581403291
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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Whether eight or eighty, one can improve their health. Let's face it, everyone wants to look better, feel better, and live longer. This Successful Aging video program provides information and advice on how proper fitness and nutrition can improve one's life as they age.
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ZW00480131
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Format | : |
DVD (Closed Captioned)
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Duration | : |
27 minutes
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2003
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1581403267
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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Holistic living unites the mind, body, and spirit into a "whole person" thus creating a positive stimulus for living. How then can we have a body that's healthy and vital? Have a mind that's fully aware and engaged? And have an inner spirit that's positive and enthusiastic, full of hope and inspiration?
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YG00480189
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Format | : |
DVD (Closed Captioned)
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Duration | : |
29 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2003
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1581403321
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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Love, intimacy, communication, and sexual expression are affirmations of our being human. Physical and emotional bonding with another human being is both natural and essential. It is a true confirmation of life and living and a vital part of our existence as we age. This Successful Aging video program provides important information on issues related to intimacy, sexuality and aging.
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LU00480202
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DVD
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Duration | : |
27 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2003
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1581403283
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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Some 86 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain. Throughout the ages mankind has wrestled with understanding sources of pain and how to relieve it. Pain has always been a part of the human experience and throughout human history scholars and physicians have sought to explain it and, more importantly, to treat it. There is no good reason, regardless of age or illness, why people today should live and suffer with pain.
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SA00480276
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DVD
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Duration | : |
30 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2003
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StdBkNo | : |
1581403356
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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Retirement is no longer a brief interlude between work and death. It is common for people today to spend as much as a third of their lives in retirement. Retirement has become one of the most important events of our lives and like any other major life change can be viewed as either negative or positive. Like any other major life change, retirement requires planning. Not only financial planning, but also planning and realistically thinking about what you are going to do with the rest of your life.
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FC00480305
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Format | : |
DVD (Closed Captioned)
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Duration | : |
29 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2003
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StdBkNo | : |
158140333X
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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Whether you're eight or eighty you can improve your health starting today. Let's face it, we all want to look better, feel better and live longer. This Successful Aging video program provides information on the dangers of smoking, and advice on how to successfully quit smoking and improve your health and quality of life.
Award
Telly Awards Finalist!
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LA00480328
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Format | : |
DVD (Closed Captioned)
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Duration | : |
27 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2003
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StdBkNo | : |
1581403275
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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& Thou Shalt Honor documents an exciting new stage in our cultural development. While the huge increase in the number of caregivers in our society can be said to be a result of the success of medical technology, it also represents a breakthrough in our growth as an extended family. During the second half of the 20th Century, advances in medical technology made it possible for individuals to survive for years with diseases and chronic conditions that would have made a rapid death just a few years before. Though laudable, this created a new population of persons in need of caregiving and, therefore, a new population of caregivers. Many, if not most, of us will be both in our lifetimes a caregiver and the cared-for. We may slip into these roles so gradually that we scarcely realize it. Or, as the social scientists say, we may not self-identify. & Thou Shalt Honor examines the various aspects of caregiving in a warm and caring documentary. Never has there been such a resource on caregiving. This 2-part series is filled with teachable moments that make it a MUST OWN for public libraries, corporations, universities, nursing & medical schools, aging facilities, hospitals and anyone involved with caregiving issues and concerns.
Reviews
"This well-organized, informative production suggests ways in which society can improve the quality of life for the growing number of families responsible for the care of cherished relatives." - Nancy McCray,Booklist
"In spite of the difficulties of caregiving, 'And Thou Shalt Honor' emphasizes that not everything about the task is negative. The program highlights the work being done by such pioneers in the field as Dr. Bill Thomas, founder of the Eden Alternative, an innovative approach to nursing home care; Dr. Donna Benton of the University of California, who is part of a respite program focused on helping caregivers learn to take care of themselves; and Dr. James Pacala, director of the Aging Game at the University of Minnesota. Pacala's program is an initiative aimed at helping medical students and health-care professionals understand the daily challenges facing those who deal with aging and illness."- Korky Vann, The Hartford Courant
"Caregiving is one of the most challenging tasks a person can take on, especially if the situation lasts for more than a few months. You can't do it all yourself. You need help, and lots of it." - Gloria Cavanaugh, American Society on Aging (Prevention Magazine, October 2002)
"'And Thou shalt Honor' spares us the usual mawkish superficiality of television and provides us with the reality of how our society treats and fails the nation's caregivers and those they care for in about 23 million American households¡K.As the program notes, caregiving provokes a torrent of conflicting emotions for the caregiver and care-recipient - guilt, hopelessness, depression, the fear of dying and the fear of not dying, thoughts of suicide, anger, loniless, exhaustion and worry over financial burdens. But none had regrets." - Saul Friedman, Newsday
"& Thou Shalt Honor presents timely and essential information on the lives of millions of Americans who provide both paid and unpaid care for those who need it." - Rosalynn Carter, President, Board of Directors
"This video would be excellent for use in undergraduate and graduate classes of all kinds¡KI recommend this well-produced and moving video to anyone interested in caregiving, elders, and the support of families.
Technically, this is an excellent video, with good videography. The interviews are effective and provide a diverse view of caregivers. I was deeply moved by this video. Different ethnic and racial groups, genders, and ages are represented. The video shares lots of success stories and effective programs with the viewer." - Robert E. Yahnke, PhD, Audiovisual Editor,
The Gerontologist
Awards
Nominated for top award in WorldFest Houston, 2003!
Winner of The Caregiver Friendly Award, 2003!
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VV00480001
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Format | : |
DVD (Closed Captioned)
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Duration | : |
116 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2002
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StdBkNo | : |
1581402767
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Price | : |
USD 250.00
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Grandparents are supposed to enjoy their grandchildren without all the work of childrearing; but a growing number of grandparents find themselves acting as full parents for the second time, taking care of the kids that their own children couldn't care for! A grandmother and one of the two grandchildren she is now raising, shows us how this non-traditional family bears that burden. An expert provides useful suggestions about doing it right, and tells us about the variety of assistance that's available.
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MR00480440
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Format | : |
DVD
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Duration | : |
15 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2002
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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by Penn State
Provides an overview of osteoporosis and explores profiles of three people with the disease. The program offers practical information about nutrition and diet, exercise and risk assessment to provide an understanding of osteoporosis and a discussion of prevention options. Excellent for support groups and women's health centers.
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PM00480268
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Format | : |
DVD
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Duration | : |
26 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2001
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StdBkNo | : |
1581404484
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Price | : |
USD 145.00
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by Lily Fournier
They will leave their indelible stamp on it as they have on every age they have touched. We celebrate the feminine life cycle and explore ways to effectively embrace the physical and emotional changes of mid-life to bring healing and joy into our everyday lives. Featuring the 10 commandments of a beautiful ageless woman, this intellectually stimulating and emotionally involving video will revolutionize every woman's thoughts about aging.
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NP00480388
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Format | : |
VHS
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Duration | : |
60 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2001
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StdBkNo | : |
1581402597
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Price | : |
USD 90.00
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Why do people grow old? Is it possible to slow down the aging process? These questions may one day be answered. But for now, 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.
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VU00480009
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Format | : |
DVD
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Duration | : |
28 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2000
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StdBkNo | : |
158140199X
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Price | : |
USD 119.00
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by Gail Harris
Body & Soul travels to Tucson, Arizona, to look into the work of Dharma Singh Kalsa, M.D., on ways to counter memory loss. You'll see some of the specific techniques he uses and hear from his patients about how the program has worked for them. Dr. Andrew Weil covers the steps each of us can take to remain active, healthy, and engaged with life as we get older. Finally, an exciting new research project underway in Atlanta explores the use of tai chi to maintain flexibility and balance for elders.
Review
"This program would be a good purchase for public libraries with a large senior population or those libraries that sponsor programs for senior citizens. It may also be of use to school libraries that serve in the training of health professionals. Because this is a magazine-style program, the three segments, although centered on the theme of aging, are capable of standing as independent units. This makes the video highly flexible since it is possible to build an independent program around each unit." - Helen McCullough, Pelletier Library, Allegheny College, MC Journal: Journal of Academic Media Librarianship
Award
2001, Bronze Medal, National Mature Media
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HT00480013
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Format | : |
DVD
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Duration | : |
27 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2000
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StdBkNo | : |
1581403054
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Price | : |
USD 119.00
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A range of cultural issues and attitudes surrounds death and dying. Certainly the age of the dying person, the extent of the illness or injury, as well as the legal and ethical ramifications, are factors that need to be considered in prolonging life and continuing medical support. In recent years, the hospice movement has provided valuable assistance for many dying persons and their families. Because the death of a loved one can have significant health consequences for family and friends, the support provided by familial and social networks plays an extremely important role in easing the pain of separation and loss.
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MT00480129
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Format | : |
DVD (Closed Captioned)
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Duration | : |
28 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2000
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Price | : |
USD 119.00
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by Garey Willey
Individuals who suffered strokes and their partners discuss the onset of their attack and the importance of recognizing the warning signs. Also explained are ways one can prevent and treat stroke. This informative video is essential in becoming knowledgeable about strokes and the early warning signs.
Award
2001, Bronze Award, National Mature Media
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JY00480339
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Format | : |
VHS
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Duration | : |
23 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2000
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StdBkNo | : |
1581402023
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Price | : |
USD 195.00
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by Blair Foster
The transition from wife to widow is a difficult one. TILL DEATH DO US PART explores the challenges that women in their eighties face when their husbands die. Helen, a recent widow, and Anne, widowed for nine years, live at the Village, an independent living community in Florida. At the Village they are able to reatain their independence while feeling safe and secure.
Review
"This film would be an introduction the subject of grief or elderly communal living to middle school up to college level students studying gerontology or psychology. Recommended." - Kimberly Bartosz,
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha
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CG00480347
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Format | : |
VHS
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Duration | : |
15 minutes
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Copyright | : |
2000
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StdBkNo | : |
1581402082
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Price | : |
USD 195.00
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by Cindy Pickard
There was a time when old people were known to have the greatest wisdom and were thus revered as teachers for the next generation. Bringing the Circle Together suggests that the time has come to return to this tradition. Coming from all walks of life and professions, these four men share their wisdom with us. Their eyes twinkling and speaking with great humor and compassion, they express their views on old age and its challenges, death, money, work and the qualities they have come to find most essential in life.
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PJ00480055
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Format | : |
VHS
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Duration | : |
56 minutes
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Copyright | : |
1999
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StdBkNo | : |
1581401590
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Price | : |
USD 120.00
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The acclaimed author of Fire in the Belly presents an exhilarating look at the flying trapeze and at the potential it offers for growth and transformation. Learning to Fly teaches us to soar on the wings of possibility. As we watch Sam Keen and fellow students progress through breathtaking exercises, Keen imparts moving revelations about risk taking, trust, bravado, true strength, falling and letting go.
Review
"Sam Keen is one of our liveliest minds. It's a joy to go with him as a guide to the byways of the soul in search for greater meaning in life." - Daniel Goleman, Author of Emotional Intelligence
Award
Co-Recipient, Best of the Silver Images Film Festival 2002, Documentary
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EW00480213
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Format | : |
VHS
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Duration | : |
28 minutes
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Copyright | : |
1999
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StdBkNo | : |
1581402112
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Price | : |
USD 90.00
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by Cassie Yde
We are all getting older, and our memories do change with time. But when is memory loss due to Alzheimers disease and when might it be a result of depression, or even vitamin deficiency? Experts differentiate between normal and pathological aging and assert that poor health does not come naturally with age. Excellent for home healthcare professionals.
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RR00480012
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Format | : |
DVD
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Duration | : |
28 minutes
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Copyright | : |
1998
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StdBkNo | : |
1581401620
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Price | : |
USD 170.00
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Nurse practitioners are registered nurses educated and prepared to deliver primary health care to individuals, families, and communities. At the turn of the 21st Century, numbers of nurse practitioners approached 100,000. Seldom, however, do today's nurse practitioners appreciate the phenomenal growth of their role, nor do they know its compelling history, which began in 1965 at the University of Colorado School of Nursing. This documentary captures the courage, determination, and perseverance of the nurse practitioner, once considered a traitor to the nursing profession. The documentary chronicles the origin and expansion of the role in the powerful and passionate words of its founders and pioneers. Featured prominently is Loretta Ford, EdD, RN, FAAN, dean and nursing professor emerita, who founded the role to provide additional skills for public health nurses seeking ways to address their under-served patients' needs. Rather than being heralded for creating an autonomous, master's prepared role for nurses, instead Ford was treated "as a pariah" and became "persona non grata" to colleagues. Hear her story, told with wisdom, wit, and wonder some 30 years later. Also bear witness to the insights of others -- among them Barbara Durand, Michael Carter, and Linda Pearson -- who expanded opportunities for nurse practitioners in other regions of the country through practice, education, and publishing. Nancy Dickenson-Hazard, CEO of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing, narrates this provocative documentary, a must-see for all nurse practitioners and those who educate them, as well as those registered nurses who aspire to the role.
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FA00480384
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Format | : |
VHS
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Duration | : |
40 minutes
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Copyright | : |
1998
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StdBkNo | : |
1581401256
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Price | : |
USD 125.00
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by Gerardine Wurzburg
When an older adult needs assistance with daily living because of a sudden medical crisis or a slow decline in health, the entire family is affected. Who will make the financial and care decisions? Can a nursing home be avoided? This show profiles three adults and the issues they and their families face in home care. The families explore changing roles, independence, finding reliable assistance in the community, maintaining relationships, and the role of hospice care in end of life treatment.
Review
"Discharge planners should routinely show this video to all caregivers who face tough decisions in the care of their elderly family members. Children of Aging Parents" - Thomas J. Humphrey
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GE00480058
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Format | : |
VHS (Closed Captioned)
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Duration | : |
35 minutes
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Copyright | : |
1997
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StdBkNo | : |
1581402392
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Price | : |
USD 195.00
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by Charlotte Beyers
Lower back pain affects more than 80 percent of the American population at some time, and this film takes a look at both traditional and alternative methods of treating it. Studies have shown that Americans are very likely to seek altervative care for back pain, and many physicians have started to integrate some alternative methods into their regular practices. Exercises and yoga that can help prevent or reduce back pain are demonstrated.
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HP00480153
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Format | : |
DVD
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Duration | : |
54 minutes
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Copyright | : |
1997
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StdBkNo | : |
1581400284
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Price | : |
USD 160.00
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This video includes specific questions to ask regarding patient care, staff qualifications, services, safety and costs. It also includes an easy-to-use Nursing Home Evaluation form to copy and use during a visit to a facility and a guided on-site tour of a nursing home. An excellent overview of terms, resources and financial considerations including Medicaid and Medicare. Families will find this a super resource to help with those very painful, difficult decisions.
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FJ00480192
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VHS
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31 minutes
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1997
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1581401558
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USD 195.00
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by Catherine Doeren
Harbor is a personal documentary about the unique relationship between the filmmaker and her father, who suffered a major stroke several years ago. In just one moment, their traditional family was torn apart. An athletic, professional and independent father became paralyzed and unable to communicate without difficulty. A carefree, idealistic daughter was transformed into a responsible caregiver with changed priorities. Harbor shares the daughter`s perspective of her father`s stroke and subsequent disability. It explores a universal rite of passage, and gently shows how one young woman, faced with a tremendous loss, learns about the sadness, anger, and finally, the joy involved in caring for a loved one.
Review
"It was touching and, I thought, shed a realistic light on the very difficult experience of watching a loved-one's life, (particularly that of a cherished father) and family tragically fractured by stroke. However tragic, I was left with the feeling that through caregiving, the family was carried beyond tragedy to a sense of magnanimity one often finds in safeguarding others." - Diane Driver, PhD, Academic Coordinator, University of California
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AH00480148
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VHS
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16 minutes
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1996
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1581402015
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USD 125.00
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Caregivers sharing wise advice on how to cope with emotional, mental, and physical strains.
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TP00480341
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VHS
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28 minutes
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1996
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USD 79.00
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by Brianna Allen
This unique video shows the attentive touch and gentle message in caring for and relating to those who have Alzheimer's Disease. A great addition to centers for alzheimer's and families.
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PM00480086
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VHS
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26 minutes
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1995
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USD 79.00
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by Brianna Allen
This informative video highlights the importance of touch in caring for and relating to those who have Alzheimer's Disease. Helps to alleviate touch deprivation, isolation and loneliness for residents in long-term care facilities, hospitals and other institutional settings.
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TA00480085
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VHS
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Duration | : |
22 minutes
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1994
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StdBkNo | : |
1581400136
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Price | : |
USD 79.00
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by by Thomas Hartwig
This enlightening video depicts a holistic method (VMLEC) for assessing older adults with symptoms of dementia, involving a multi-disciplinary team approach. A client and his family are followed through the assessment process. When used in conjunction with the users guide, they provide a practical guide to dementia assessment that will help sensitize clinicians to the signs and symptoms of dementing illness.
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"This program contains valuable assessment tools to improve the lives of people with dementia and their families." - James Soos, MPH, MPP, Brookdale National Group Respite Program
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TH00480097
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VHS
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Duration | : |
24 minutes
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1994
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1581401647
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USD 110.00
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by Raquel Ortiz
What happens to children when their parents are drug abusers, incarcerated, neglectful, or have AIDS? In more than 3 million cases in the United States, they are raised by their grandparents. Divided Loyalties shows ways in which grandparents have helped themselves, and ways communities have supported their efforts. It profiles a woman who left a high-paying professional job to raise her three grandchildren, who were being neglected by her drug-abusing daughter. Also featured are professionals who work with grandparents, incarcerated mothers, and crack-addicted parents.
Review
"Divided Loyalties presents a thoughtful look at a growing phenomenon that receives too little attention. Viewers are provided with an informative, moving account of the struggles, challenges, and rewards facing grandparents struggling to hold families to" - Deborah Doucette-Dudman, author, Raising Our Children's Children
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EC00480101
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VHS
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Duration | : |
28 minutes
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1994
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1581400195
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Price | : |
USD 125.00
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Master teacher and health educator Pat Hulbert leads participants in three 27 minute sessions of breathing for relaxation, coordinated stretching, and yoga movements seated in a chair. Regular practice of rhythmic stretching and relaxation promotes confidence, a deepened sense of wellbeing and serenity. The movements require no prior yoga experience. Soothing music accompanies the program.
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JY00480519
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DVD
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USD 39.95
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A moving testament to the human spirit, showing how caregivers stretch their capacity for patience and caring.
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EA00480294
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Format | : |
VHS
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Duration | : |
28 minutes
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USD 79.00
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