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Alzheimer's Disease


Alzheimer's Disease



ALZHEIMERS CARE

Today, Alzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. This brain disease destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior. It is the most common form of dementia. There is currently no cure, but new treatments are on the horizon as a result of accelerating insight into the biology of the disease. Research has also shown that effective care and support can improve quality of life for individuals and their caregivers over the course of the disease from diagnosis to the end of life.

After viewing the program, the learner will be able to:
  • Understand what Alzheimer's disease is
  • Know the three stages of the disease
  • Know how it affects the person's communication skills and successful strategies to intervene
  • Learn approaches for the caregiver on the person's activities of daily living
  • Understand common behavior problems in dementia residents and learn interventions for each problem


  • DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2018 / 21 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.

    DVD / 2017

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    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 DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS V (FOR HOME HEALTH)

    Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among people aged 65 and older. This important program was developed specifically for Home Health and will be presented in three parts. Join us as we discuss the stages of Alzheimer's and the modifications that can be made in the home to help these patients.

    DVD / 2016

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    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES - LEVEL II

    This program is a must for healthcare workers in Assisted Living Facilities. Join us as we explore various strategies for managing AD residents with patience and respect, all the while reducing the stress level of each healthcare professional.

    DVD / 2014 / 65 minutes

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    INTO THE OTHER LANE: DRIVING AND DEMENTIA

    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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    IS IT THE RIGHT TIME? THE NURSING HOME DECISION

    This follow-up DVD to More Than a Thousand Tomorrows (the story of Betty and Everett Jordan's struggle with Alzheimer's Disease) deals with the tough decision of nursing home placement, and how the Jordan family struggled with that decision.

    In this DVD, Is it the Right Time? The Nursing Home Decision, several of Everett and Betty's children participate in a social worker-facilitated discussion of how that decision was made and how the communication regarding the decision might have been better handled. Their frank and honest questions and answers shed light on the importance of keeping open the lines of family communication around the timing of this very emotional and difficult decision.


    DVD / 2010 / 13 minutes

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    AT THE BREAKING POINT: EMOTIONS AND ETHICS IN FAMILY CAREGIVING

    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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    EATING AND FEEDING ISSUES IN OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA

    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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    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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    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


  • 5 DVDs / 2004 / 42 minutes

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    MORE THAN A THOUSAND TOMORROWS

    More Than a Thousand Tomorrows revisits one of the couples, Everett and Betty Jordan. This DVD looks at the progression of changes Alzheimer's causes in their intimate relationship--over a seven-year period. Central to the video is Everett's candid discussion of his feelings and decisions regarding his ongoing intimate relationship with Betty, and how he has coped.

    DVD / 2003 / 22 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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    WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE HAS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

    Features personal interviews with caregivers of people with Alzheimer's. Provides emotional support and useful information on how to deal with this difficult disease.

    DVD / 1995 / 30 minutes

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    CARING FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S RESIDENT: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF NANCY MOORE

    Nurse's Aide, Nancy Moore, relates the customized patient skills needed in caring for Alzheimer's residents. As she progresses through her daily routine, the critical role of the nurse's aide in determining the quality of care is emphasized, as well as the importance of maintaining the patient's dignity and independence.

    DVD / 1990 / 28 minutes

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    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: COPING WITH CONFUSION

    Stresses specific interventions for problems of personal hygiene, nutrition, exercise, incontinence, wandering, communication, and agitation.

    DVD / 1989 / 28 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 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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    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: IS IT DELIRUM OR DEMENTIA FOR NURSING HOME

    Explores several successful methods for dealing with residents who have an altered mental status. These methods will make your job easier, even rewarding, and calm the concerns of the family members.

    DVD / 35 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


  • DVD / 14 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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    IN THE MOMENT

    This program takes a look at how two different families deal with the stresses and changes involved in caring for a parent that has Alzheimer's. The Honel family decides to care for their father in their own home, and they deal with the profound emotional stresses that accompany that choice. The Hagwoods make use of adult day care and then finally face the need to place their mother in a nursing home. This program raises several issues central to the experience of caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease, and will generate amoung those who see it much therapeutic discussion.

    DVD / 25 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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    SOMEONE I LOVE HAS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

    By Nancy Fernandez Mills

    This program was developed to help children and their families cope when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease. Actress Shelly Fabares introduces us to several children, aged 7 through 15, who are part of a family coping with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's. Someone I Love Has Alzheimer's Disease helps parents, teachers, and professional health care providers process this challenging situation in a way kids can understand.


    DVD / 17 minutes

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