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Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
This award-winning film lets us into the world of Marilyn and Josef Silverstein, a couple in their nineties, both dealing with their own form of dementia. The film introduces us to their world as they lived it before dementia - through their love for each other, their family, music, and the world around them. Then - through the quiet power of this film, it shows how dementia systematically impacts all of these things - without filter or pretense. There are intimate moments of profound self-awareness, heart-rending moments of great confusion, and moments of daily interaction that are simply allowed to evolve as-is.
This film is an excellent vehicle in which to view the impact of "simultaneous" dementia in one family, the change in family dynamics, and the strength of life and love and music to transcend dementia - even if for a moment.
Viewers will be inspired to help persons with dementia live their best lives as they celebrate their uniqueness and meet them where they are "in their particular moment". Everyone will carry something insightful and very valuable away from this candid film. Includes Discussion Guide for living with dementia.
DVD / 2020 / 15 minutes
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By Renee Chenault Fattah
This film enlightens and empowers as it takes an intimate look at the impact of Alzheimer's and dementia in communities of color, why disparities often exist in these communities, and what can be done right now to change the course of the disease. Through the powerful stories of several families (from a millennial caregiver to a family dealing with both parents diagnosed with Alzheimer's), the film takes an honest look at the personal, social, economic, and relational challenges to the caregivers and the family at large. (It also includes the story of reporter and Alzheimer's advocate, Orien Reid Nix, who was later diagnosed with Alzheimer's herself.)
The film opens up a much-needed conversation on proactive lifestyle changes, technological advances, and the need to participate in clinical trials and various research programs. It also stresses the importance of Alzheimer's education, sharing lessons learned, and relying on the cultural bonds and family ties that have long sustained communities of color.
DVD / 2019 / 49 minutes
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"You don't have to be old to hear the words, 'You have Alzheimer's'." - from the DVD
Living with Alzheimer's is a challenge - affecting the lives of everyone it touches. Imagine, however, the hardships of living with Alzheimer's in midlife. B. Smith, a supermodel, celebrity chef, and lifestyle maven, was diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer's at the age of 62. Together with her husband, Dan Gasby, they host Too Soon to Forget. Through nine families, this revealing 2-DVD set explores the emotional experience of younger onset Alzheimer's - from the loneliness and isolation, to common adjustments, and finally to the healing power of community.
DVD 1 (Documentary plus two Supplemental Features) - 78 minutes
DVD 2 (Eleven Additional Supplemental Features) - 90 minutes
Comforting, empowering, and refreshingly honest, this package provides a wealth of timely information to help those diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's (and their families) better understand and navigate this journey together. It also documents how communities can help create awareness and support to make life better for persons living with dementia.
DVD / 2018 / 168 minutes
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By Hannah Reimann
Hannah Reimann's self-produced film, a love letter to her father, tells the story of her father, Dr. Peter Reimann and his trauma-related dementia, her sister Kim, their devoted Korean housekeeper, Mrs. Man Cho Lee, and herself. Their life in suburban New Jersey serves as the backdrop for a universal story about dementia, death and dying, albeit within the context of their unique personal experiences caring for Dr. Reimann in the last three years of his life.
My Father's House touches us in the rather deep places we don't often venture. The film allows caregivers to see that there are others going through similar circumstances and that they are not alone. It assures us that the path of caregiving, however painful and unpredictable, is a worthy one, one that redeems and one that rewards us with the silent, unforeseen promise of comfort and peace at the time of a loved one's death. My Father's House shows us that death is not something to be feared, but to be embraced in the context of a fatal illness, empowering both the living and the one who has passed.
DVD / 2017 / 28 minutes
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This 5-chaptered DVD brings forth a thoughtful, much needed exploration of sexuality, intimacy, and dementia, and the complex issues that impact residents, family members, and care staff. Through five 15- to 20-minute videos, the DVD looks at the relevant concerns of intimacy and sexuality on quality of life, freedom to express sexuality, capacity to consent, resident protections, and potential legal ramifications. It also touches on the needs of LGBT residents, how to address resident-to-resident and resident-to-visitor encounters, and how to find workable solutions with the support of family members.
The 5-DVD Chapters cover:
Part 1: The Effects of Dementia on Intimacy and Sexuality
Part 2: Responding to Sexual Expressions
Part 3: Consensual Intimacy and Sexuality
Part 4: Spousal and Family Responses
Part 5: Non-consensual Intimacy and Sexuality
This DVD poses many relevant questions, and is designed to equip care staff with a well-rounded understanding of the sensitive issues concerning intimacy, sexuality, and the rights of persons with dementia, as well as, how to respond to expressions of sexuality in a manner that promotes both resident dignity and safety.
DVD / 2017 / 78 minutes
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This inspiring new film takes us to a place…a place where the healing power of music transcends Alzheimer's, loneliness, and confusion to usher in a sense of happiness and belonging. The film follows singer-songwriter Lior Tsarfaty as he visits Alzheimer's care communities and engages the residents in music, song, and dance. "Your heart is a reminder that you are not alone," he tells one group, "You are connected to other hearts, and other hearts, and other hearts, and other hearts. And we are all beating together, just like a big, big drum." And the residents smile, and sing, and play instruments, and dance–and belong to that particular moment. Caregivers will be encouraged to boost the overall quality of life for persons living with Alzheimer's through the inclusive and engaging power of music and movement.
DVD / 2016 / 17 minutes
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Through five short trigger scenarios involving assistance for a person living with dementia, this DVD presents care situations that will open up discussion on how best to provide resident-specific support and assistance. Each brief scenario is designed to demonstrate the impact of a caregiver's tone, actions, and level of sensitivity to the resident's needs. This up-close-and-personal look at caregiving will give caregivers a chance to dissect and analyze how they provide care, and foster a deeper understanding of how to interact positively with persons living with dementia.
DVD / 2015 / 12 minutes
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Over a three-year period, this intimate film balances the honest emotions and real concerns of five diverse families as they navigate a new and often sudden terrain — that of caregiving. From early uncertainties to the realities of daily care (emotional frustrations, financial obstacles, and lifestyle changes), the film captures these families in the throes of caregiving — laying bare both the rewards and the challenges. The film also shares insights from the persons living with dementia, as well as, the children and spouses who are impacted by changes to the family unit. Interspersed with information to better understand the symptoms and effects of Alzheimer's, and feedback from care professionals, this film is an upbeat look at the adjustments and compromises these families make as they learn how to care for their loved on with Alzheimer's.
A great film to share with professional caregivers, or anyone who is (or will be) caring for a loved one at home.
DVD / 2015 / 60 minutes
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When a resident won't sit long enough to eat, or insists on leaving, or wanders into potentially unsafe areas - what do you do?
This 20-minute DVD will help. Using real people and real situations, it offers thought-provoking insights into wandering behavior, and shows effective examples of providing person-centered care to residents who wander or insist on leaving. It also shows how an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and adjusting care to each resident's specific needs can promote independence and safety, and identifies environmental cues that can help deter wandering into unsafe or private areas (such as, another resident's room).
Includes strategies for:
Working with residents who wander at night
Working with residents who keep leaving the building
Working with residents who move items or get into things
Caregivers will be inspired to find creative, flexible ways to redirect and engage persons who wander or want to leave.
DVD / 2014 / 20 minutes
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Meet Flore. A painter and mother of three, diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After a series of admissions to various medical institutions, Flore's restless wandering, fits of aggression, and destructive behavior brought on an increase of medications – and a severe decline in mobility and nutritional health. They said Flore would never walk again, and recommended that she be placed in a secure locked unit. Flore proved them wrong.
Chronicled over a three-year period, this scenic and beautifully filmed DVD shows the power of love and individualized care, and also demonstrates the potential resilience of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Filmed through the eyes of Flore's son (and Flore herself), the DVD gives us an intimate passenger's view of Flore's journey. It starts with her diagnosis of Alzheimer's, documents her early changes, and takes us through her multiple treatments and relocations. We are there when her son rejects the recommendation to finally relocate her to a secure unit, and decides to bring her back home to Corsica – to the life and surroundings she knew and loved.
Home again, amid the lush green countryside, gentle ocean waves, sandy beaches, and hiking trails, something happens – Flore slowly starts to "blossom". With the assistance of home caregivers and medical staff, and through trial and error, Flore is encouraged to re-engage in life and activities. She arrived in a wheelchair, but she soon gets the urge to stand, then walk, then swim! She slowly starts to eat again and connect with others and her environment. Flore's "alternative therapy" transformed her.
A loving tribute to a cherished mother and a hope-filled empowerment tool, this film inspires families and caregivers to reach toward (and succeed in) giving persons with Alzheimer's the best lift possible.
DVD / 2014 / 90 minutes
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By Jett Jousma
Learn how person-centered care can positiviely impact each day for persons with dementia...
This DVD shows how to make a hands-on shift to person-centered dementia care that engages the whole person and creates a support system based on each resident's needs and preferences.
From natural wake-ups to music therapy, the DVD looks at the benefits of involving residents in their care as much as possible, finding ways to help them to "continue" living life the way they prefer, and engaging them in personalized activities that boost self-esteem and interaction. It also empowers nursing assistants to act upon (and communicate to other team members) their first-hand knowledge of each resident to ensure a better understanding of their care needs.
DVD / 2013 / 28 minutes
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"Who is this person - without dementia? If we can tap into who this person is, we can help their adjustment, and the process that they go through." - from the DVD
Through hands-on stories and examples, this chaptered DVD shows the positive impact of person-centered care. When caregivers meet persons with dementia "where they are" and find creative and engaging ways to connect with each individual, based on their needs and preferences, life is better for both residents and staff.
The DVD includes the case study of Elaine, a resident who, for extended periods of time, attempts to leave the facility and go home. By pinpointing the importance of knowing the resident, it shows how her "exit-seeking" behavior is addressed and managed in the context of who she is and what she needs at that particular time.
The DVD also shows how to make life richer for the residents who have dementia by
personalizing their dining experience
encouraging use of remaining abilities
engaging them in creative activities
DVD / 2013 / 29 minutes
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By Susan Hannah Hadary
This DVD provides the extraordinary opportunity to understand Alzheimer's disease first hand through one family's experience. Meeting regularly with Nancy and her husband caregiver, Dr. Rabins guides them as they face challenges at different stages of the disease while providing commentary and guidance for recognizing and managing behaviors associated with Alzheimer's disease. Essential care tips provide solutions to challenges for family caregivers dedicated to providing quality and compassionate caregiving.
DVD / 2012 / 25 minutes
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This culture-changing DVD demonstrates (though real interactions) how person-centered care and knowledge of the resident can reduce dementia-related episodes, such as, sundowning and aggressive-protective reactions when bathing, and wanting to leave.
As it pinpoints the crucial role of the CAN as caregiver and friend, it also shows the importance of communicating directly, and creating a true "relationship" with persons with dementia. Caregivers will learn valuable tips to redirect and lessen anxieties for persons with dementia while preserving their personal autonomy and dignity.
The DVD covers:
Building and maintaining a relationship
Dealing with difficult situations
Communicating to show respect
Accepting their reality
Respecting the person's preferences
Encouraging use of remaining abilities
DVD / 2011 / 25 minutes
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This two-part DVD presents a compassionate, yet realistic portrait of the many issues faced by persons with dementia, (and their caregivers) when a decision has to be made about giving up driving.
Part One
Stories shows the real stories of five persons with dementia, and the impact that no longer being safe to drive makes on the autonomy and self-esteem of the person with dementia, as well as, the effects on family relationships and life styles. The stories are four to eleven minutes long, and put a human face on how it feels to be told that you can no longer drive, and how it feels to be a caregiver in this emotionally-charged process.
Part Two
Related Issues includes helpful insights from healthcare and driving safety professionals on how Alzheimer's affects driving ability, how to initiate the conversation about driving cessation, transportation options, and what healthcare specialists can do to help facilitate the situation for both the person with dementia and the caregiver.
DVD / 2010 / 56 minutes
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This DVD gets to the emotional and ethical core of family caregiving. It offers short video excerpts, (3- to 8-minutes each) that reflect on several crucial aspects of family caregiving-from the effects of Alzheimer's on the spousal relationship to the right to die with dignity. Each excerpt shows real families in the midst of dealing with real challenges. Handled with unprecedented candor, each chapter provides a trigger for further discussion of the topic. Each short video also provides a way to help others acknowledge and address the specific challenges involved in caring for a loved one. The DVD is chaptered for easy access to a specific topic, and can be incorporated into a Power-Point presentation.
Chapters:
1. A Couple Faces Alzheimer's
2. A Family Faces Alzheimer's: The Nursing Home Decision
3. Giving Up The Keys: Driving And Dementia
4. Complaints Of A Dutiful Daughter
5. The Struggle Over Independence
6. A Daughter's Anguish
7. Dying With Dignity At Home
DVD / 2009 / 46 minutes
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Although dementia may reduce expressive and receptive abilities, persons with cognitive loss are still able to communicate long after language abilities and understanding diminish. This DVD discusses ways to assess the expressive and receptive skills of older adults with dementia or other medical conditions. It offers a number of interventions caregivers can apply, including the use of a 9-question assessment and intervention tool that promotes better overall communication and patient safety.
DVD / 2009 / 41 minutes
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Despite its prevalence, delirium often goes unrecognized. Documenting two episodes of delirium—one in a patient with no underlying cognitive impairment, and one with some signs of memory loss—this DVD identifies the 4 key elements of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for assessing delirium. The DVD also explains Delirium Superimposed with Dementia (DSD), distinguishes between hyperactive, hypoactive, and mixed delirium, and documents the factors that increase risks for delirium.
DVD / 2009 / 51 minutes
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Older adults with dementia often have an added risk of poor nutrition and hydration, due to cognitive loss. The Edinburgh Feeding and Dementia Scale equips caregivers to observe the older adult for eating or feeding difficulties, and target specific interventions that increase nutritional intake.
Includes suggestions on when and how often to do an assessment to ensure accuracy. Caregivers will also find helpful insights on how an older adult's ability to eat is affected by late-stage Alzheimer's.
DVD / 2009 / 38 minutes
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Using the case of an 89-year-old woman who is experiencing mild cognitive impairment after a fall, this DVD discusses when and how to administer and interpret the Mini-Cog to screen for potential causes. The DVD also explains the difference between delirium and dementia, and addresses ongoing safety and lifestyle issues that can improve quality of life for older adults.
DVD / 2009 / 31 minutes
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Chronic pain is often a concern for older adults. Using a variety of assessment tools, this DVD will help caregivers to evaluate the presence and severity of pain, whether the patient is able to verbalize it or not. This DVD demonstrates how to assess for pain in older adults, using these four tools: the Faces Pain Scale, the Verbal Descriptor Scale, the Numeric Rating Scale, and the Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia Scale. The DVD goes further to document how to assess and re-evaluate the effectiveness of the applied interventions, as needed.
DVD / 2009 / 64 minutes
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The prevalence of dementia among hospitalized older adults is estimated at about 25%, with the dementia often going undetected during a hospital stay. This DVD shows how to use the Recognition of Dementia In Hospitalized Older Adults screening tool to identify any signs of dementia. Care providers will also learn how to recognize behavior triggers, how to address risks associated with dementia, and how to formulate an ongoing plan of care.
DVD / 2009 / 30 minutes
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This DVD shows caregiver staff how to integrate best practices in the prevention of wandering and elopement (wandering away), specifically in older adults with dementia. Potential triggers for these behaviors are outlined, along with proper screening of patients for risk factors. Emphasis is placed on preventive aids to reduce wandering, and the importance of understanding why patients tend to wander. The DVD provides an informative discussion on staff awareness of relevant security and HIPAA policies, if an elopement should occur.
DVD / 2009 / 42 minutes
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The benefits of improving care of hospitalized older adults who have dementia, by tapping into the wealth of information family members can provide, is shown in this pre-admission screening. The DVD shows the importance of identifying normal behavior patterns, individual preferences, and ADL capabilities, with the ultimate goal of preventing avoidable problems, and improving outcomes. How hospitalization can affect patients is also discussed, along with delirium prevention and fall prevention protocols.
DVD / 2009 / 32 minutes
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This 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
DVD / 2008 / 26 minutes
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This DVD training program presents a comprehensive mealtime program that focuses on principles of resident autonomy and person centered care. Special attention is devoted to identifying the needs of people with dementia.
The program covers:
The effects of dementia of communications, behavior and eating.
Creating dining experiences with less distraction.
How to prepare and serve food in a way that enables the resident to eat as independently as possible.
DVD / / 40 minutes
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