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Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease


ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: A CURRENT PERSPECTIVE ON THE RESEARCH AND TREATMENT

Discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology and pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Reviews the current recommended criteria for diagnosis and provides an overview of suggested neuroimaging diagnostic techniques. Reviews the most recent treatment options and management planning, including psychosocial intervention. Reviews current research and clinical trials investigating treatment, genetic influences, origins and mechanisms of the disease.

Part 1: Epidemiology & Pathophysiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis & Evaluation

Part 2: Treatment Options & Management Planning, Current Directions In Alzheimer's Research

DVD / 2017 / 78 minutes

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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: A CURRENT PERSPECTIVE ON THE RESEARCH AND TREATMENT - PART 1: EPIDEMIOLOGY & PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS, DIAGNOSIS & EVALUATION

Discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology and pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Reviews the current recommended criteria for diagnosis and provides an overview of suggested neuroimaging diagnostic techniques. Reviews the most recent treatment options and management planning, including psychosocial intervention. Reviews current research and clinical trials investigating treatment, genetic influences, origins and mechanisms of the disease.

DVD / 2017 / 44 minutes

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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: A CURRENT PERSPECTIVE ON THE RESEARCH AND TREATMENT - PART 2: TREATMENT OPTIONS & MANAGEMENT PLANNING, CURRENT DIRECTIONS IN ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH

Discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology and pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Reviews the current recommended criteria for diagnosis and provides an overview of suggested neuroimaging diagnostic techniques. Reviews the most recent treatment options and management planning, including psychosocial intervention. Reviews current research and clinical trials investigating treatment, genetic influences, origins and mechanisms of the disease.

DVD / 2017 / 37 minutes

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ALZHEIMER'S - CAN WE PREVENT IT?

Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, accounting for up to 70 percent of cases. After the age of 65, the chance of getting the disease doubles every five years. Given there's no cure, it's scary stuff. But mounting research suggests that Alzheimer's can be delayed - and even prevented. In this episode we explore how lifestyle choices today may affect our chances of cognitive decline in the future. From what we eat to how much we move, even how we sleep, scientists are suggesting that the power to push back the disease is largely in our hands.

DVD / 2016 / 26 minutes

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INTRODUCTION TO VALIDATION: COMMUNICATING WITH VERY OLD PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND OTHER DEMENTIAS

This DVD provides an excellent overview and introduction to the Validation Method. Using demonstrations by Naomi Feil and Vicki De Klerk working with people diagnosed Alzheimer's-type dementia, both principles and techniques are illustrated. This is a great DVD for those new to Validation as well as students of Validation. A great inservice teaching tool.

  • What is Validation
  • Qualities of a Practitioner
  • Principles
  • Who are the disoriented old
  • Resolution
  • Phase 1: Malorientation
  • Phase 2: Time Confusion
  • Phase 3: Repetitive Motion
  • Phase 4: Vegetation
  • Validation Techniques: Centering & Calibration
  • Verbal Techniques: Rephrasing, Open Questions, Polarity, Reminiscing, Ambiguity and Say their emotion,
  • Non-Verbal Techniques: Mirroring, Touch and Music
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    DVD / 2011 / 25 minutes

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    LEARNING TO SPEAK ALZHEIMER'S: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HABILITATION APPROACH TO CARE

    Applying the basic concepts of habilitation (which is simply care giving that embraces the remaining abilities of the person with dementia), the video shows how to create a suitable environment in which the person can lead a quality life through proactive adjustments. The practical information in this video will enhance the physical, psycho-social, and sensory world of the person with Alzheimer's.

    Caregivers will learn how to:
  • communicate better with persons with Alzheimer's.
  • reduce emotional or aggressive-protective reactions by identifying and removing frustration triggers.
  • engage the person in life-enriching activities that promote positive memories, and boost emotional stability and self-esteem.

    • Ideal for nursing homes, assisted living, hospital, and home settings. A must see for all caregivers

    DVD / 2008 / 32 minutes

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    ALZHEIMER'S & AFRICAN AMERICANS: ECHOES FROM THE PAST

    This 27-minute film looks at the high incidences of Alzheimer's in the African-American community as it documents the intimate, first-hand experiences of several families providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's. The film intersperses information from health professionals throughout, making way for realistic discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's, genetic factors, financial concerns, and caregiver stress. Laced with candid, heart-felt emotion that other families will identify with, the film also shows how Alzheimer's can effect the interpersonal relationships between spouses and/or adult children who become caregivers. An excellent resource to inform and give hope to all caregivers as they adjust to the rewards and challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.

    DVD / 2007 / 27 minutes

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    ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS

    With the current growth in life expectancy for persons with Down syndrome and a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, this timely and informative program will help professional and family caregivers to understand the changes Alzheimer's can cause in memory, communication, and behavior. It provides effective strategies caregivers can use to provide care and support while encouraging autonomy and self esteem-during the early, middle, and late stages.

    Also interspersed throughout, is the real story of Jim Gillis, a man with Down syndrome and later, Alzheimer's. Shared by his mother, Ann, Jim's story documents the progression of changes from onset to late-stage Alzheimer's.

    DVD / 2006 / 48 minutes

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    FAMILY MATTERS: COMING TOGETHER FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

    By Barbara Moscowitz, Garrett Strang & Wendy McGrane Strang

    Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can afford families much needed time to develop plans for coping with the profound emotional, physical, and financial changes the disease may bring. Family Matters brings to life the challenges families face upon receiving the diagnosis that a family member is forever changed, and that they must find new ways to relate and communicate within a family redefined by the disease.

    Featuring Joanne Koenig Coste, Med, author of the groundbreaking Learning to Speak Alzheimer's, and Barbara Moscowitz, MSW, LICSW, of the Geriatric Medicine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, this engaging program offers caregivers and family members some valuable guideposts along the frightening and humbling journey through Alzheimer's: learning about the illness and its treatments, planning for the challenges that await the family, restructuring the family system to adapt to the patient's changing needs, and learning the process of what Coste calls "habilitation," a practical and philosophical approach to understanding the language and behavior of the Alzheimer's patient.

    Caregivers need to accept not only the changes in their loved one, but their own troubling and contradictory feelings as well. They will need to learn new kinds of communication, and how to listen to the emotions behind the failing words. Sometimes this will require entering the emotional world of the person with Alzheimer's, rather than always trying to pull him or her back into the "real" world. Support groups and social services can be enormously helpful but, most of all, families need to confront the challenge together. A Resource Journal is included with the program. From the Geriatric Medicine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital.

    DVD / 2006 / 27 minutes

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    ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA: SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

    Family and friends go through many emotions when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. Often, family and friends do not know where to turn to learn more about the problems and have no one to talk to. Support groups are places where people can come together to discuss feelings, learn more about the disease, and exchange thoughts and ideas. This course focuses on support group structure, membership, and resources.

    After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:
    1. describe the role of healthcare professionals in a support group for AD and dementia.
    2. identify the membership of support groups for AD and dementia.
    3. list strategies to overcome excuses that family members commonly express to avoid support group involvement.
    4. describe the various activities/discussions at typical support group meetings.
    5. explain advocacy activities in which advanced support groups become involved.
    6. discuss outside resources that can aid in creating family support groups.

    DVD / 2004

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    FAMILY GUIDE TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, THE

    By Mike Merryman
    The Family Guide to Alzheimer's Disease is a series 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 improve the quality of life for all involved.

    The series includes five volumes:
  • Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding Alzheimer's
  • Alzheimer's Disease: Behavior Issues
  • Alzheimer's Disease: Daily Life
  • Alzheimer's Disease: Family Caregiving
  • Alzheimer's Disease: Transitions
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    5 DVDs / 2004 / 42 minutes

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    THOUSAND TOMORROWS, A: INTIMACY, SEXUALITY AND ALZHEIMER'S

    One of the major changes that Alzheimer's disease brings to a spousal relationship is how it affects intimacy and sexuality. Through candid interviews with spouse caregivers and where possible, the spouse who has Alzheimer's, this video explores issues such as:

  • blurring of roles between caregiver and intimate partner as the need for caregiving increases
  • changes in behavior that affect intimacy between the partners
  • changes in sexual attraction between the partners

    • The video opens up sensitive and sometimes taboo issues surrounding intimacy, sexuality, and Alzheimer's disease so that those couples and individuals dealing with these issues can feel more free to talk about them in support groups or with professionals.

    DVD / 1995 / 31 minutes

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    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA

    Presenters: Robert G. Nixon, BA, EMT-P; Jerry Douglas, MD; Ramona Stanfill, RN

    This program will feature experts giving presentations on how to understand Alzheimer's disease and its effects. This program is designed to educate emergency medical professionals and nurses on the care of the patient with Alzheimer's disease, as well as dementia. This program will increase the viewer's awareness of Alzheimer's signs and symptoms, differentiate dementia from senility and focus on how to care for the patient with Alzheimer's disease.

    DVD / 60 minutes

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    ADVANCES IN MANAGING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

    Presenters: Kevin M. Furmaga, PharmD; Michael Koronkowski, PharmD; Vinod Kumar, MD, MRC

    Topics include: Pathophysiology and Non-Cognitive Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease; Cognitive Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease; Future Directions in Drug Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease.

    DVD / 60 minutes

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    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES - LEVEL I

    A must for health care workers in assisted living facilities. Understand Alzheimer's Disease through the family's eyes with interviews from family members and staff. Meets the Florida Level I requirement for ALF's.

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    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: A MULTI-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

    This documentary focuses on the actual experiences of four families as they care for an elder with Alzheimer's Disease. Seen from the perspective of four ethnic minority groups -- Chinese, Japanese, Latino, and Vietnamese -- the program shows the obstacles they face, including:

  • language barriers
  • lack of support from the extended family
  • inaccurate information about the disease and its etiology
  • cultural norms that mitigate against long term placement.

    • Possible solutions to some of these problems are discussed by family members as well as professionals in the field of gerontology.

    DVD / 34 minutes

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    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

    Presenters: Donald Royall, MD; Steven Inbody, MD; Rachelle Doody, MD, PhD; Jary Lesser, MD

    Understanding problem behaviour and dementia, strategy for treating Alzheimer's, differential diagnosis, management of non-cognitive symptoms.

    DVD / 120 minutes

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    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: NATURAL FEEDING TECHNIQUES

    This 14 minute program will show your caregiving staff how to manage feeding difficulties in late stage Alzheimer's residents. Through the use of the procedures outlined in this program, most late stage Alzheimer's patients can continue to be fed orally rather than with a gastrostomy tube.

    The program also dramatically demonstrates, through three cases studies, that natural oral feeding techniques (rather than tube feeding) can:
  • decrease infection
  • increase patient comfort
  • improve quality of life for the patient
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    DVD / 14 minutes

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    COMMUNICATING WITH THE ALZHEIMER'S-TYPE POPULATION: THE VALIDATION METHOD

    Marge, The Blamer, and Muriel, The Wanderer

    Marge and Muriel are combined in a 19 minute superb teaching tool. This practical documentary offers caregivers methods for communicating with disoriented very old people (probable Alzheimer's or related disorders). The video addresses how to deal with elderly people who begin making unfair or seemingly irrational accusations against those who care for them. By way of example, the video shows caregivers what to do when an 85 year old woman wanders from home, doesn't recognize her family, and becomes abusive.

    In clear "before" and "after" scenes, Muriel and Marge offer families and staff helping techniques that will reduce burnout for caregivers and stress for the very old person.

    DVD / 19 minutes

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    GERIATRICS HORIZONS: ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

    Presenters: Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW; Pierre N. Tariot, MD; Cornelia Beck, PhD; Peter J. Whitehouse, MD, PhD

    Awareness of what patients & families want from health professionals; behavioral intervention which can be used to decrease disruptive behaviors and functional performance; Learn the cardinal features of dementia which will permit early diagnosis.

    DVD / 90 minutes

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    PART OF DAILY LIFE, A: ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS SIMPLIFY ACTIVITIES AND THE HOME

    Developed for caregivers of persons with dementia, this program shows how breaking tasks into smaller steps can help the person with dementia understand and perform tasks better, while boosting morale and encouraging continued participation in normal activities. Interspersed with the experiences of real family caregivers and advice from experts, this DVD gives hands-on strategies caregivers can use to:

  • simplify and adapt tasks to individual levels of capability
  • communicate through ways that 'guide' rather than 'force'
  • best utilize the person's remaining skills

    • Special emphasis is also placed on how to communicate more effectively through verbal and physical cues, as well as, how to modify the home environment with signs and boundaries that create a sense of structure and safety.

    DVD / 16 minutes

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    PREDICTING ALZHEIMER'S

    Alzheimer's Disease is the main cause of Dementia and cripples around 200,000 Australians and its only set to get worse due to our ageing population. The race is on to find a way of predicting the onset of the disease which costs the economy between $6 and $7billion a year.

    Early diagnosis will not only relieve our health burden, it will allow people to make lifestyle choices which could delay the onset of the disease. Now, a new brain-imaging technique may be able to do just that - predict a diagnosis years before the disease damages the brain. Maryanne Demasi investigates.

    DVD / 10 minutes

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