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Elderly Care

Elderly Care


STILL DREAMING

This critically-acclaimed film documents a unique take on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" when a group of retired actors, dancers, and musicians now residing at the Lillian Booth Actors Home are coaxed back into the spotlight. And nothing is as it seems. As the rehearsal process unfolds with the help of two young Shakespearean co-directors, the actors find themselves experiencing both the pain and exhilaration of re-immersion in their life's work in the midst of aging challenges. The realities of Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as, physical, visual, and hearing limitations (and self-confidence) create constant obstacles, but the show must go on. And go on it does, resulting in an energetic performance that surprises and transforms everyone involved. This life-affirming film reminds us that the human need to continue to grow and share oneself transcends age, dementia, and even the societal limitations we place on ourselves and others. It also leaves the viewer with a burning question: What more can older adults and persons with dementia continue to do when encouraged? Still Dreaming urges us to find out.

DVD / 2014 / 94 minutes

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WHAT TIME IS LEFT

A story of family, aging, and the passing of time...

Told from the point of view of the filmmaker/grandson (in his early twenties), who'd had a brush with death himself, this moving film opens up a quiet storm of issues concerning how we all live and die, and how we face or choose to ignore the looming end-of-life choices that affect our aged loved ones--and ultimately, ourselves.

Through the voices of three generations of the family, the film candidly follows the extended Henerson family as they care for two grandmothers who live in the same retirement community - Grandma Polly is in an advanced stage of aphasia, and can no longer walk or speak; Grandma DeeDee is healthy and active, consumed with concerns that her Living Will is followed to the letter. Through unforgettable moments and characters who are both surprisingly funny and heart-wrenchingly honest, the film reveals the web of human connections that keep a family together in the face of death, decline, and the unpredictability of life, itself.

DVD / 2012 / 64 minutes

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ASPIRATION IN OLDER ADULTS WITH DYSPHAGIA

Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, can occur as a consequence of aging, or due to physical or cognitive changes. This DVD explains the 4 stages of swallowing, the warning signs of aspiration, and offers care techniques that can be used to reduce the risk of aspiration while hand feeding or tube feeding. The DVD also stresses the importance of good dental hygiene and denture care, body positioning when feeding, and how to select an appropriate risk-reduction intervention.

DVD / 2009 / 47 minutes

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ASSESSING FAMILY PREFERENCES FOR PARTICIPATION IN CARE IN HOSPITALIZED OLDER ADULTS

The involvement of family members in the care of the hospitalized older patient can provide tremendous benefits and boost recovery outcomes; not only do family members share vital care information, but they offer emotional and spiritual support to the older adult. The Family Preferences Index will enable caregivers to determine how much family members want to help, or the extent to which they are capable of helping. This collaborative effort can improve overall communication, and establish a more effective care plan. Suitable for hospital, skilled nursing, rehabilitative, and home health settings.

DVD / 2009 / 36 minutes

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ASSESSING NUTRITION IN OLDER ADULTS

Due to any number of physical, social, medical or environmental factors, older adults are often at risk for poor nutrition. Developed to assess nutritional status in older adults, the two-part Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a valuable resource to identify older adults that are at risk for malnutrition. This DVD demonstrates the assessment process, as well as, how to measure arm and leg circumferences, and compute body mass index. The DVD also documents specific risk factors for older adults, and offers an accurate, age-appropriate assessment that care providers can use to develop an effective nutritional plan for the patient.

DVD / 2009 / 34 minutes

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BEERS CRITERIA FOR POTENTIALLY INAPPROPRIATE MEDICATION USE IN OLDER ADULTS

Recently published studies confirm that inappropriate medication use remains a serious problem for older adults. This DVD provides a case study, using the BEERS criteria, for assessing and monitoring the multiple medications in an older adult patient. The DVD will help to train staff to be aware of the various safety and wellness issues involved when multiple medications are prescribed for older adults.

DVD / 2009 / 40 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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ELDER MISTREATMENT ASSESSMENT

Elder abuse or mistreatment can take on various forms that often go undetected. The Elder Assessment Instrument (EAI) is designed to help caregivers identify possible abuse, neglect, exploitative, and abandonment indicators. The DVD encourages a team approach in incorporating elder abuse screening in the general older adult health assessment, and takes a realistic look at the potential challenges associated with an accurate assessment, such as patient restriction on sharing of information, and limiting caregiver presence during assessment.

DVD / 2009 / 39 minutes

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FULMER SPICES: AN OVERALL ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR OLDER ADULTS

Developed by Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, at New York University College of Nursing, Fulmer SPICES is an efficient tool designed to guide critical thinking and overall assessment in the approach to care for older adults. This preventive-minded resource can be used in home and professional settings, and analyzes six specific areas of concern:

1. sleeping problems
2. problems with eatting and feeding
3. incontinence
4. confusion
5. evidence of falls
6. skin breakdown

DVD / 2009 / 20 minutes

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HOROWITZ IMPACT OF EVENT SCALE: AN ASSESSMENT OF POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS IN OLDER ADULTS - REVISED

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect an older adult's coping ability and sense of well-being; it is often difficult to discern, and may surface as a physical complaint with no immediately identifiable medical cause. The DVD shows how to apply the revised Horowitz Impact of Events Scale to measure response to trauma so underlying issues can be addressed. The DVD also documents how to identify risk factors, and establish appropriate treatments--including cognitive behavioral, exposure, and solution-focused therapies.

DVD / 2009 / 40 minutes

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MOTHER NEVER GIVES UP HOPE, A: OLDER MOTHERS AND ABUSIVE ADULT SONS

This DVD shares the candid and powerful stories of Ruth, Lova, Anne and Rita--four women who are dealing with abuse at the hands of an adult son. In their own words, they work through the emotions and pain of experiencing abuse from their sons, the life-changing impact it makes on them as a person and how it affects their mother-son relationships. The video also gives a "two year progression" window in which the women look back on how they have adapted or changed as a result of the abuse--one takes back her own personal power, another feels "re-victimized" by the system for not being able to maintain a relationship with her son. Both emotional and empowering, the stories provide firsthand insight on how advocates can better assist other survivors of this under-reported form of elder abuse.

DVD / 2009 / 42 minutes

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OLDER ADULT SEXUALITY: A CONTINUING HUMAN NEED

This timely DVD provides an effective training tool caregivers can use to assess the sexual needs and issues that affect older adults. It offers sensitive ways to ask necessary questions, and help the older adult to overcome hesitations about expressing their needs or concerns. The DVD also discusses changes associated with aging for both men and women, and encourages an open, but non-assuming approach to communication that will enable care providers to establish supportive care plans that allow older adults to continue the healthy expression of sexual desires.

DVD / 2009 / 37 minutes

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PAIN ASSESSMENT IN OLDER ADULTS

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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RECOGNITION OF DEMENTIA IN HOSPITALIZED OLDER ADULTS

The prevalence of dementia among hospitalized older adults is estimated at about 25%, with the dementia often going undetected during a hospital stay. This DVD shows how to use the Recognition of Dementia In Hospitalized Older Adults screening tool to identify any signs of dementia. Care providers will also learn how to recognize behavior triggers, how to address risks associated with dementia, and how to formulate an ongoing plan of care.

DVD / 2009 / 30 minutes

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TRANSIENT URINARY INCONTINENCE IN OLDER ADULTS

Failure to identify transient urinary incontinence may result in established urinary incontinence, a problem which affects over 17 million adults, and puts older adults at risk for further complications, such as, skin breakdown, falls, and placement in long-term care settings. Using an actual case study, this DVD demonstrates the best practices for assessing and treating transient urinary incontinence, a skill which all healthcare providers can develop and apply within their practice setting.

DVD / 2009 / 40 minutes

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WANDERING IN HOSPITALIZED: OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA

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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WORKING WITH FAMILIES OF HOSPITALIZED OLDER ADULTS WHO HAVE DEMENTIA

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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PERSONAL SIDE OF SERVING OLDER ADULTS, THE

Presented by Wendy Lustbader

This program is a much-needed workshop on the nature of "helping relationships". The series, will empower those who serve older adults to examine and better understand their own emotional reactions to the unique challenges they fae.

As the series taps into the very essence of what it means to serve, care providers will be encouraged to apply proven strategies to maintain healthy professional boundaries and keep an open heart. Kindness and caring are emphasized throughout.

Care providers will learn how to:
  • reduce "over involvement" while affirming the dignity and individuality of older adults.
  • recognize and respond to personal biases in an ethical manner.
  • utilize the grief process as a healing aid to provide comfort to older adults, and to themselves.
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    DVD / 2004

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    ELDER ABUSE: FIVE CASE STUDIES

    This video explores the issues of family abuse against an older adult very personally from the point of view of five different victims. Their candor in telling about their situation gives the viewer insight into the ambivalent feeling of older abuse victims as they try to find resolution to their pain. In the context of their struggle we also see the various interventions that can be used to help stop the abuse, including counseling, shelters, supportive services and legal action.

    Each of the cases in this video is real - not reenacted - and has been tracked over a period of time.

    DVD / 40 minutes

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    GRIEF, LOSS AND OLDER ADULTS

    In order to personally understand the grief and loss issues experienced by older adults, a group participates in a sensitivity exercise, and geriatric experts elaborate on this issue -- an exceptionally enlightening training video!

    DVD / 20 minutes

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    MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF OLDER ADULTS

    In this video, a psychiatrist discusses and demonstrates delirium, dementia, depression and personality disorders as experienced by older adults. This illustrative video promotes more accurate and effective communication about mental health problems.

    DVD / 20 minutes

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    OLDER ADULT DEVELOPMENT

    Interviews with 98 year old Greta and experts in the field of geriatric care help explain the unique developmental tasks of older adults in this unusually personal view of life as an older adult.

    DVD / 20 minutes

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    WOMEN OF THE GEORGIAN HOTEL

    By Rose Shoshana

    This video is a warm and humorous exploration of the secrets of a long life eloquently revealed by four spirited women, ages 83 to 107. It illustrates the strength, wisdom and diverse paths taken by these long lived women. As they each reveal their sense of vitality and humor that have seen them through rough times in their lives, they become a genuine source of inspiration to the viewer.

    DVD / 20 minutes

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