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Mental Health and Older Adults
Understanding a patient's ability to safely and adequately care for himself/herself after discharge is critical in the ongoing safety and care management of older adults. This DVD covers the components of executive function: concept formation, flexibility, and self-monitoring, and discusses specific reasons to screen for executive dysfunction, which may not be readily detected in routine cognitive screening tests. Care providers will also find suggestions on how to secure the most accurate test results.
DVD / 2009 / 36 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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This training DVD demonstrates the importance of improving quality of life by assessing and treating depression in older adults. It provides potential ways to treat the depression, as well as, how to recognize the range of symptoms, and properly interpret the assessment (even when dealing with severely withdrawn or hesitant persons). The DVD also discusses how multidisciplinary staff can communicate and adapt these findings toward an effective Plan of Care.
DVD / 2009 / 28 minutes
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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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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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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 informative DVD shows how to administer the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) which measures the presence and severity of cognitive impairment. The information gathered from the test can be used to:
enhance the admissions screening process
track cognitive changes over a period of time
determine treatment decisions based on stage of dementia
gauge resident response to drug therapies.
Viewers will learn:
what to do before administering the test
how to administer the test properly
how to interpret the results correctly
The DVD measures 6 area of Cognition, and will help to 1) improve quality of life for seniors by reducing the number of undiagnosed residents, and 2)enable timely and accurate treatment for those diagnosed with some level of dementia.
DVD / 2006 / 21 minutes
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"Psychosocial Care means looking at our residents as individual human beings--their needs, their wants, their goals." - from the DVD
This DVD looks at ways direct care staff can better understand and assist residents beyond physical needs. It gives tools to help staff evaluate resident needs, build a sense of trust and safety for the resident, and keep residents involved and engaged in life.
Caregivers will learn how they can boost quality of life for residents through:
Meaningful Activities
Cognitive/Mental stimulation
Social Interaction
Reminiscence
Nature and Pets
Spirituality
The DVD also looks at ways staff can recognize depression, as well as, boost self-esteem by maintaining activities and cultureal connections that were a part of the resident's pre-admission life.
DVD / 2002 / 31 minutes
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'I think that we learned something from these community circles-that the resident can contribute, and that they can carry on in a social model very appropriately if given the opportunity, and given some encouragement...over a period of time, it might really change the life of that resident and how the resident looks at life.'
This DVD starts out with scenes of a typical nursing home, a typical resident's room, a typical resident's day--then reminds us that it doesn't have to be this way!
It demonstrates the benefits of Community Learning Circles in which residents with dementia come together with staff and volunteers to sing songs, and listen to and share stories and personal experiences, while they learn about each other and engage in friendly, social interaction.
Through a sample Community Learning Circle, the DVD shows 10 Techniques to start, conduct, and end a session.
The documented results on engaging persons with dementia in these Community Learning Circles include improved self-esteem, mental stimulation, a sense of belonging, and an opportunity for residents to share themselves.
DVD / 26 minutes
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Using actual footage of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, geriatric experts highlight the characteristics and most effective approaches for understanding and helping moderately confused older adults.
DVD / 20 minutes
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Here, techniques of empathy, listening, nonverbal communication, questioning and information gathering are demonstrated and discussed. A special focus on suicidal behavior is included -- enlightening for new care providers and affirming for experienced care givers!
DVD / 20 minutes
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Characteristics and intervention techniques associated with the later stages of dementia disorders are defined and demonstrated with actual older adults experiencing severe confusion. Seeing these touching examples of gentle understanding will give new insight to those viewing this video.
DVD / 20 minutes
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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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By Dr. Bonnie L. Walker
In the elderly, personal losses and medical conditions can lead to depression, feelings of hopelessness and suicide. This program teaches viewers to spot signs of depression and suicide and gives them techniques for primary prevention, such as pet therapy, social activities and volunteerism, that can help ward off debilitating depression. Included are discussions of assisted suicide, myths about suicide, treatment programs and types of depression, and screening instruments to use to spot signs of danger.
DVD / 12 minutes
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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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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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Geriatric care providers demonstrate and discuss the therapeutic effectiveness of using memories to solve current problems while promoting self-esteem, life-long identity and independence. A powerful exercise and profound viewing experience!
DVD / 20 minutes
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