Videotapes and DVDs Available from the Information Resources Center of the Virginia Center
on Aging and the Virginia Geriatric Education Center at Virginia Commonwealth University
Click on a letter below to go directly to the first listing of that letter in the listing.
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Title of Video |
Date |
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Adapting Successfully to Parkinson's Disease |
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Advance Directives and the Elderly Making Decisions
About Treatment Limitations |
2000 |
20 min. |
Three nursing home residents talk with their
physician indication their wishes to limit treatment. Topics specifically addressed are article feeding,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of antibiotics. |
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Age Related Sensory Losses: An Emphatic Approach |
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15 min. |
Dr. Leon Pastalan presents an overview of the
sensory losses which occur with age, discussing specific physiological changes and their effects. The second segment
depicts a 3-generation family dinner scene, utilizing a specially prepared lens covering and audio control which
simulates the vision and hearing problems of a person in her late 70s. |
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Aging |
1971 |
21 min. |
This film emphasizes that the elderly are different
individuals just as younger persons are, and rebuts the common stereotypes of older person homogeneity. Useful as an
orientation presentation for survey courses on clinical aging. From McGraw-Hill Films. |
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Aging in America: Dignity or Despair? Tape Two |
1988 |
30 min. |
A stimulating nationwide teleconference moderated
by Ted Koppel, it features a distinguished panel of presenters. This tape explains who will care for the elderly and an
overview of the options available. |
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Aging in America: Dignity or Despair? Tape Three |
1988 |
30 min. |
A stimulating nationwide teleconference moderated
by Ted Koppel, it features a distinguished panel of presenters. This tape addresses the inevitable question of who will
pay for the elderly looking at social security, insurance, pension fund policies, tax laws, retirement, and the
government role. |
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Aging of the Baby Boomers |
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27 min. |
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AIDS and the Elderly |
1986 |
27 min. |
A GEC presentation featuring a question and answer
session between Dr. Robert Centor of MCV and Dr. Sheldon Markowitz of the McGuire Veterans Medical Ctr. concerning the
mngmt. of AIDS and the elderly. |
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Misuse |
1990 |
85 min. |
Geriatric Education Center Videoconference. |
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Alzheimer's 101: The Basics for Caregiving |
1989 |
85 min. |
This program introduces fundamental strategies
necessary for the successful resolution of common problems encountered by both professional and family caregivers. It
emphasizes the values, attitudes, and skills necessary to enhance patient care and cope with behavioral, communication,
and other caregiving problems. Produced by the South Carolina ETV. Distributed by Terra Nova Films, Inc. |
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Alzheimer DON Training Tape |
1991 |
45 min. |
This training tape was designed for professionals
providing assessment and case management for older clients with Alzheimer's disease. The tape discusses common
characteristics of Alzheimer's disease patients and how those characteristics impact the case manager. It recommends
that to work effectively and appropriately with Alzheimer's disease patients, the case manager must allow extra
interview time; maintain eye contact; direct questions to the client, not others in the room; use fewer words in
questions; watch for nonverbal reactions; and use repetition. The case worker also should do a follow-up interview with
family members or caregivers to assess the accuracy and completeness of the information given by the patient. The tape
contains several vignettes illustrating the interview process; emphasizing the examination such as the the Mini-Mental
State Examination. |
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Alzheimer's Disease: A Family Perspective |
1984 |
30 min. |
Panel discussion of family members of Alzheimer's
victims (spouses and children). Discussion includes onset and discovery of diagnosis, management and experiences with
family members. Candid discussion of emotional reactions. |
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Alzheimer's Disease: How Families Cope |
1997 |
28 min. |
Families who are caregivers provide practical
information on how to manage the in-home care of a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease. Distributed by Films for the
Humanities & Sciences.> |
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Alzheimer's Disease: Pieces of the Puzzle Tape 2 |
1990 |
23 min. |
A Practical Approach to Communication. Includes a
guideline module. Produced by the Arizona Health Sciences Center, The University of Arizona. |
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Alzheimer's in the Religious Community |
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13 min. |
Produced by the Alabama Department of Public Health. |
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Alzheimer's Disease: Tips for Case Managers |
1995 |
90 min. |
This tape features Joyce Beedle and was designed to
introduce case managers to Alzheimer's disease and provide extensive practical tips. The overall goal is to enhance
case manager's skills in providing services to clients who have Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. The
information is also appropriate for other professional and family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease. A
detailed video guide is also included. |
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Alzheimer's Disease: What Everyone Should Know |
2000 |
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Assessment of Brain Disorders |
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60 min. |
Richard Tenser speaks about neurological
assessments, explains what neurologists do, and how neurologists can help with aging patients. |
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Assisting Caregivers of Black and Rural Elders with
Dementia |
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343 min. |
Guide to assisting caregivers of black and rural
elders with dementia by providing a dementia overview, illustrating caregiver issues, and how to utilize community
resources. |
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The Basic Care Guide for Elderly Patients: Care
Essentials: Vital Signs Plus |
1997 |
23 min. |
Guidelines are presented for the daily hands-on
caregiver. Content: vital signs and what they mean, checking for pressure sores and ulcers, and recognizing changes in
physical or mental status. |
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The Basic Care Guide for Elderly Patients: Recognizing and Preventing
Emergencies |
1997 |
28 min. |
Every care provider working with the elderly needs
to be able to recognize emergency situations and prevent them whenever possible. Reviews signs and symptoms of heart
attacks, strokes, choking, and hypoglycemia, and what actions should be taken immediately. |
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The Basic Care Guide for Elderly Patients: Care
Means Caring |
1997 |
24 min. |
Providing care to elderly individuals is far more
than meeting the requirements stated in a job description. Care providers need to understand the physical, emotional,
and social losses associated with the aging process and to minimize these losses whenever possible. |
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Best Friends |
1991 |
18 min. |
Discusses the innovative A best friends approach to
caring for older people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Learn from organizers and volunteers how the
approach works and why it works so well. Distributed by Health Professions Press, Inc. |
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Bone Matters: Taking a Stand Against Osteoporosis |
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10:30 min. |
Provided through an educational grant from Sandoz
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. **Implementation booklet included which comes with promotional materials, a facilitator guide and
presentation materials including slides. |
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Breaking Silence: The Story of the Sisters at
DeSales Heights |
1993 |
58 min. |
This documentary reveals life behind the cloistered
walls of a 150-year-old monastery as it follows the 12 elderly nuns preparing to face the outside world for the first
time in their adult lives. The film raises important questions about the changing role of women in society and what
happens to those whose roles are no longer valued. Distributed by New Day Films, From Silent Heart Productions. |
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Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien |
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35 min. |
According to poet-journalist Mark O'Brien, The two
mythologies of disabled people break down to: one B we can't do anything, or two B we can do everything. But the truth
is, we're just human. O'Brien contracted polio in childhood. Due to post-polio syndrome as a young adult, he now spends
much of his life in an iron lung. Yet for more than 40 years he has fought against illness and bureaucracy for his
right to lead an independent life. By presenting his life from O'Brien's point of view, this film provides an intimate
window into the reality of a life with severe disability, as well as an illuminating portrait of a remarkable artist. |
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Can't Afford to Grow Old |
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60 min. |
Consists of cases where family members cannot
afford to take care of their elderly loved ones at home. Discusses how government and insurance companies do not assist
with the high cost of long-term health care adequately. |
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Careers in Aging: Old Friends, New Faces |
1996 |
10 min. |
Career options and opportunities in the field of
aging. |
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Caring...Sharing: The Alzheimer's Caregiver |
1987 |
38 min. |
This video examines what it means to be a caregiver
of someone with Alzheimer's disease - frustrations, fears, day-to-day loneliness, stress, anger, guilt, and moments of
joy. Caregivers may find themselves growing and developing new strengths and becoming valuable resources for others.
Distributed by Fanlight Productions. |
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Choosing Assisted Living....What You Need to Know |
2003 |
25 min. |
Helps you navigate the array of considerations.
Through the voices and experiences of residents, family members and professionals, the video covers the wide range of
information you need to consider before making a selection on an assisted living residence for yourself or your loved
one(s). A viewing 'must' for all seekers of assisted living. |
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Coping and Home Safety Tips |
1986 |
17 min. |
Focuses on the emotional environment of the elderly
individual, the common safety hazards in the home, how to make simple low-cost changes to decrease the risk of accident,
demonstration of adequate equipment for eating, bathing, dressing, and suggestions of special coping tips for dealing
with wandering behavior. |
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Decision Making Capacity in the Elderly |
1992 |
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Michael Smyer speaks about the intersection of
mental health and legal issues. Topics covered include: demography and aging, implications of demography on decision
making capacity, nursing homes, and directions for the future. |
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Depression in Older Adults: The Right to Feel Better |
1997 |
30 min. |
Produced by Duke University, this video presents
interviews with older patients experiencing depression and commentary from professionals. Topics covered include:
prevalence, causes, treatment modalities, suicide risk, long term care issues, and public policy. Distributed by Terra
Nova Films. |
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Detecting Dementia |
1991 |
19 min. |
Cognitive assessment for home health care professionals.
From the Washington University Alzheimer's Disease Center. |
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The Doctor is In: Alzheimer's Disease |
1997 |
28 min. |
This outstanding program offers ideas to caregivers,
along with a chance to see and hear others experiences of managing the effects of the disease on their loved ones. Through
the stories of three families, the video demonstrates practical strategies for keeping people with Alzheimer's engaged in
life, and for helping to delay the onset of more severe symptoms. Distributed by Fanlight Productions. |
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Eating Smart |
1990 |
9 min. |
Eating smart helps you feel and look good, and may
lower your risk of cancer. The types of food that may reduce your risk of getting cancer are discussed, as well of the
foods that may potentially increase your risk of cancer. From the American Cancer Society. |
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Elder Abuse and Neglect in the Family Tape 1: The
Hidden Sorrow: An Overview |
1986 |
24 min. |
This overview of the problem examines definitions
of "elder abuse" and "elder neglect", causes and manifestations of abuse through conversations with actual victims,
medical staff, and elder abuse professionals. |
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Elder Abuse and Neglect in the Family Tape 2: In
Pursuit of a Life Without Violence: Intervention Strategies Elder Abuse and Neglect in the Family |
1986 |
26 min. |
Using four actual cases of elder abuse, social
workers discuss intervention strategies which involve conducting an assessment, developing a service plan, coordinating
community services, using the legal system, and building trusting relationships. |
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Elder Abuse and Neglect in the Family Tape 3:
Difficult Choices: Ethical Issues in Casework |
1986 |
20 min. |
Using one elder abuse case in detail, the caseworker,
lawyers, and other elder abuse professionals examine the civil rights of individuals to live their own lives without
intervention from the state. Issues of competency, the reluctant victim, and quality of life are raised. |
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Elderly Suicide |
1988 |
28 min. |
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Ethnic Diversity: Barrier or Benefit in Health Care
for the Elderly |
1991 |
1:53:42 |
Geriatric Education Center Teleconference. |
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Even These May Forget |
1991 |
18 min. |
This video provides pastors and pastoral counselors
with information about Alzheimer's disease, its treatment, the emotional and spiritual struggles which often accompany
it and what some of the available resources are for families who are dealing with the disease. Produced by the
University of Pittsburgh, Distributed by Terra Nova Films, Inc. |
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Every Day Counts: Second Careers After 65 |
1982 |
14 min. |
About older people who have retired to a new career.
Free from the ordinary work world, they have tapped their own, sometimes hidden, skills in new ways that make their own
lives both effective and personally satisfying. An understanding of their own needs and potentials was an important step
in making the retirement transition. |
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Exercise in the Older Adult |
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Dr. Susan Puhl gives an overview of the benefits of
exercise in older adults. |
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Falls in Late Life |
1989 |
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This video demonstrates the problem of falls in late
life and also provides prevention tactics. |
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Flowers for Charlie |
1996 |
11 min. |
Guaranteed to bring both laughter and tears, this
entertaining and powerfully moving short film will delight and inspire your audience. It will also open the door to
discussion on issues of ageism and intergenerational appreciation. Distributed by Terra Nova Films, Inc. |
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Focus on Family Caregivers |
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Three part video series. |
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Gambling Away the Golden Years |
1997 |
10 min. |
Integrates real stories by real people, including an adult
child of an addicted gambler, who tells about the impact gambling addiction can have on the individual,
family and the community.18-page booklet also available. |
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Gambling & Older Adults |
2001 |
22 min. |
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A Good Place to Grow Old |
1991 |
32 min. |
This film explores the implications of our aging
society on both national and community levels. It opens the door to a dialogue on just what the aging revolution will
mean for our neighborhoods and what we can do to meet these evolving challenges. |
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Grandma Goes to the Clinic |
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15 min. |
Cultural issues in Native American health care. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 1: Myths and Realities
of Aging |
1993 |
60 min. |
Overall discussion of ageism and discrimination.
Leading gerontologists and older people discuss various issues. Minorities, ethnic groups and their individual problems
are discussed. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 2: How the Body Ages |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: Quality of age - what to expect in normal
aging. Biological aspects of aging. Realistic limitations and expectations. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 3: Maximizing Physical
Potential of Older Adults |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: How to maintain health. What improves the
odds? Adapting to disabilities brought on by illness. The effects of the environment. Benefits of exercise to the
elderly. Dealing with behavior and lifestyle changes due to aging. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 4: Love, Intimacy, and
Sexuality |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: Changes in the older person's body. Sexual
lives of older adults and stereotypes. Sources of love for older people. Physiological changes and how they affect sex
lives. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 5: Learning, Memory,
and Speed of Behavior |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: People developing phobias of Alzheimer's
and feeling that their learning abilities are decreasing. Ways elderly can still learn. Senior centers. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 6: Intellect,
Personality, and Mental Health |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: How personalities evolve over time and how
we maintain good mental health. The growing number of older models - people who age well and continue to live and
prosper. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 7: Social Roles and
Relationships in Old Age |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: Elderly roles are being created now. What
are relationships of the elderly like and how do we learn about their roles. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 8: Family and
Intergenerational Relationships |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: Adjusting to changing values. Changing
roles within families such as grandparents caring for grandchildren as their own children. Changing marital roles. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 9: Work, Retirement,
and Economic Status |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: More years spent in retirement due to longer
lives. Remaining active contributors to society while retired. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 10: Illness and
Disability |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: Major physical and mental health problems
of older people. How do elders and health care professionals deal with these problems? What community services are
needed. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 11: Dying, Death, and
Bereavement |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: Death - what does it mean to older people?
How do elders and society cope with death? Legal and ethical dilemmas associated with death. |
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Growing Old in a New Age Tape 12: Societal and
Political Aspects of Aging |
1993 |
60 min. |
Topics: How does society respond to older adults?
What roles do elders play in the political arena? What programs are needed to enhance elders' quality of life? |
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Healthy Aging: Model Health Promotion Programs for
Minority Elders |
1990 |
46 min. |
A video that consists of 5 programs for minority
elders such as: Hispanics, Pacifics/Asians, American Indians, and Black elders. Most of these programs provide
medication, nutrition, and exercise information for each culture listed above. Strongly promotes good health habits. |
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Healthy Aging/ High Blood Pressure |
1988 |
60 min. |
"Healthy Aging" shows that old age doesn't mean the
end of independence and productivity. As we watch internist/geriatrician James W. Davies, Jr., M.D., work with older
patients, we come to understand the way sensible self-care combined with appropriate medical management improves the q
uality of life. The film demonstrates the value of a healthy life-style and reveals to the audience that a personal
physician is the first, and best, source to turn to for information about one's health. Asymptomatic, yet potentially
life-threatening, high blood pressure may affect 20% or more of the people in your community. This film also shows
viewers the long-term consequences of uncontrolled hypertension, and reveals how patients in partnership with their
doctors can keep the disease in check. |
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The Hidden EpidemicAlcohol, Medication and the Older Adult
DVD Order Form |
2009 |
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Hundreds of service providers from across
the Commonwealth attended this one-day conference to learn about recognizing alcohol misuse and medication
interactions in the aging population. Includes the Program Book, 3 DVDs, an accompanying CD-ROM data disk. |
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Home Care Companion - Communication Vol. 1 -
Caregiver Education |
2000 |
28 min. |
How to communicate effectively with someone who has
hearing loss. |
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Home Care Companion - Communication Vol. 2 - Aphasia |
2000 |
24 min. |
How to communicate with someone who has aphasia. |
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Home Care Companion - Communication Vol 3. -
Alzheimer's |
2000 |
30 min. |
How to communicate with someone who has Alzheimer's
Disease or related dementia. |
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Home Care Companion - Help for Family and Friends
who are Caring for Someone at Home Vol. 1 |
1997 |
40 min. |
How to care from someone on bedrest. |
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Home Care Companion - Help for Family and Friends
who are Caring for Someone at Home Vol. 2 |
1997 |
35 min. |
How to help someone who uses a wheelchair without
hurting yourself. |
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Home Care Companion - Help for Family and Friends
who are Caring for Someone at Home Vol. 3 |
1997 |
27 min. |
Creating healthy home care conditions: Infection
Control |
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Home Care Companion - Help for Family and Friends
who are Caring for Someone at Home Vol. 4 |
1998 |
27 min. |
How to manage medications. |
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Home Care Companion - Help for Family and Friends
who are Caring for Someone at Home Vol. 5 |
1999 |
24 min. |
Fall Prevention |
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Home Care Companion - Help for Family and Friends
who are Caring for Someone at Home Vol. 6 |
2000 |
30 min. |
Fire Safety |
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Home Care for People With Alzheimer's Disease |
1995 |
18 min. |
This film discusses the importance of both verbal
and nonverbal communications with Alzheimer's Patients. It will teach you, the caregiver, to deal with memory loss,
techniques for communicating without speaking, and how to give clear instructions. |
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Tape 1: Communication Home Care for People With
Alzheimer's Disease |
1995 |
13 min. |
This film discusses how a caregiver can structure a
patient's activities of daily living: eating, washing, grooming, etc. The caregiver will learn to simplify daily tasks,
encourage self-care, how to break down a task into steps, and will be given specific instructions for structuring meal
times. |
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Tape 2: Activities of Daily Living Home Care for
People With Alzheimer's Disease |
1995 |
13 min. |
This film will teach caregivers how to recognize
potential dangers in the home. The importance of conducting a home safety audit is discussed, as are the extra
precautions for cooking, and how to deal with wandering. |
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I'm Pretty Old |
1995 |
20 min. |
Growing to be very old means adjusting to gradual
losses: eyesight, hearing, mobility, and sometimes independence. 32.3 million Americans over the age of 65 live in
nursing homes. While it is often the best possible arrangement in terms of care and security, for many it means
adjusting to a very different lifestyle. Several residents of a nursing home discuss aspects of aging and of life in a
long-term care facility. |
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In and Out of Time |
1992 |
14 min. |
Dr. Elizabeth Finlayson produced and directed this
film about her grandmother's progression with Alzheimer's disease. She focuses on what her grandmother can still do, as
opposed to what she has lost, with the hope of encouraging caregivers to look at ways a person with AD can still be
engaged. |
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In Search of Balance |
1998 |
23 min. |
A practical approach to learning effective
methods for assessing and treating gambling-addicted older adults. Includes How the Senior Gambler Feels
and, "Soft Signs" of a Gambling Problem, 30-page booklet also available. |
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Inner World of Aphasia |
1968 |
24 min. |
Explores the world of the aphasic person both from
his own and from surrounding caregivers' viewpoints. The frustration felt by both and the misconceptions people have
about aphasia are clearly shown and discussed in this enlightening film. |
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Interacting with Alzheimer's Patients: Alzheimer's
Do's and Don'ts |
2000 |
20 min. |
In a discussion with several caregivers, Peter
Rabins, M.D., identifies the do's and don'ts of interacting with individuals with Alzheimer's disease. |
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Interacting with Alzheimer's Patients: Recognizing
and Preventing Caregiver Burnout |
2000 |
20 min. |
Often caregivers don't recognize signs of burnout
until it's too late. In this tape, Dr. Peter Rabins helps caregivers recognize signs of burnout. Recommendations are
suggested on how to prevent burnout. |
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It Could Happen to Anyone |
1996 |
26 min. |
Shows older adults struggling with
alcohol while coping with the challenges of aging. Video, program coordinator's guide and educational
curricula from NCoA/SAMHSA also available. |
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Journey: A Practical and Spiritual Guide for Living |
2001 |
40 min. |
Journey philosophy tells a story of compassionate
care and living fully, especially as persons enter into their latter years. Through the support that the philosophy
fosters, time will be spent reviewing what matters in their lives, reconnecting with their basic value and belief
systems and reflecting on how they want to live now and how they want to live as their life comes to an end. The
ultimate purpose will be facilitating individual care decisions that are right for them and not leaving family members
or professionals responsible for these complex decisions. In the end, they chose to let go with grace and dignity. |
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Just to Have a Peaceful Life |
1990 |
10 min. |
This video profiles a woman who was married to an
abusive husband for 45 years. She had five children who were also routinely abused by the husband. She left her husband
three times when the children were small only to return because of financial need. She kept hoping he would mellow as he
got older, but finally left him again because of health problems. She died at age 63 without ever achieving the peaceful
life for which she longed. |
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The Last Right |
1984 |
30 min. |
A touching story about a family that consists of
live-in grandparents. The granddad begins to suffer from hardening of the arteries in the brain, and the family faces
many hardships. The granddad decides he must stop suffering and in order to do this, he ends his life. |
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Late Adulthood: The Social Convoy |
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28 min. |
The film opens with an in-depth exploration of the
social relationships what accompany the late adult through this final stage of the human life cycle. The role and
importance of personal relationships is shown, followed by an in-depth look at a variety of these relationships.
Long-term marriages are studied in terms of their unique characteristics as well as their unique benefits to the
partners. Issues related to other family relationships as in sibling relationships, those with one’s adult children and
with grandchildren are discussed. |
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Living in a Nightmare |
1982 |
28 min. |
This thorough study of one family's coping with the
effects of Alzheimer's Disease emphasizes the positive and is a testimony to the durability of the human spirit. Grand
Prize Winner, 1983 International Rehabilitation Film Festival. |
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Living With Grace |
1983 |
28 min. |
Explores the life of one woman suffering from
Alzheimer's Disease - her loss of memory, emotional mood swings, catastrophic reactions, and confusion. A five month
documentation presents her life at home with her caring husband, his efforts, and their solutions so that their lives
can continue with dignity and meaning. |
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Looking for Yesterday |
1978 |
29 min. |
Looks at institutionalized older adults who, instead
of receiving reality orientation, receive "fantasy therapy", so that caregivers "walk" with older adults through the past
to the external present. The film shows the importance of building a trusting relationship between adults and
caregivers through listening, talking, and learning from older adults. |
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Making a Difference: Fosomax - A Breakthrough
Treatment for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women |
1997 |
8 min. |
Produced by Merck & Co., Inc. |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 1 |
1991 |
18 min. |
Overview Part I: Alzheimer's Disease and Related
Diseases |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 2 |
1991 |
16 min. |
Overview Part II: Delirium and Depression |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 3 |
1991 |
16 min. |
ABCs: An Introduction. Observing behavior and
dealing with problems. |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 4 |
1991 |
19 min. |
Managing Aggressive Behaviors: Anger and Irritation,
Catastrophic Reactions |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 5 |
1991 |
9 min. |
Managing Psychotic Behaviors: Language Deficits |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 6 |
1991 |
14 min. |
Managing Psychotic Behaviors: Hallucinations/
Delusions and Paranoia and Suspiciousness |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 7 |
1991 |
13 min. |
Managing Personal Hygiene: Bathing and Dressing |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 8 |
1991 |
22 min. |
Managing Difficult Behaviors: Wandering and
Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 9 |
1991 |
22 min. |
Managing Difficult Behaviors: Depression |
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Managing & Understanding Behavior Problems in Alz.
Disease & Related Disorders Tape 10 |
1991 |
33 min. |
Caregiver Issues |
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Managing with Alzheimer's Disease |
1984 |
30 min. |
This is an extremely useful resource for family
caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease patients. Through the use of role playing, a patient is cared for, primarily by his
wife, in his own home. |
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A Measure of Strength |
1996 |
12 min. |
With the latest bone measurement technologies, you
can measure low bone mass in your appropriate patients quickly and accurately - before an osteoporosis-related fracture
occurs. Produced by Merck & Co., Inc. |
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The Mental State Examination in Dementia, Tape 1 |
1992 |
18 min. |
The mental state examination of the older adult |
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The Mental State Examination in Dementia, Tape 2 |
1992 |
19 min. |
The mental state examination of the demented adult |
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MMSE Instructional Video |
2001 |
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Messages of Concern: Alcoholism and the Older Adult |
1990 |
12 min. |
A 15-minute video highlighting a daughter's confronting and successfully intervening in her father's late onset alcoholism with expert commentary inserted in the program. |
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Miss Nora's Store |
1989 |
28 min. |
Presents the life experiences of elderly individuals
living in a rural community, their desire for independence and their respect for tradition. This program reveals the
psychosocial and cultural barriers which prevent access to health and social services. |
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More Life to Live |
2004 |
25 min. |
Illustrates the connections between
gambling, smoking, drinking, depression, and suicidal ideation. Highlights the protective factors that
decrease the risk of destructive behaviors in older adults. |
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My Challenge with Alzheimer's |
1996 |
16 min. |
About a woman diagnosed with Alzheimer's in her
mid-fifties. She discusses the changes the diagnosis brings to her life, how others perceive her, and about life and
hope. Distributed by Terra Nova Films, Inc. |
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My Mother, My Father |
1984 |
33 min. |
Takes a candid look at four families and their deep
and often conflicting feelings as they deal with the stress and changes involved in caring for an aging parent. Adult
day care, nursing home living, caring for the elder in the child's home, and living with a widowed daughter are the
solutions used by these four families. |
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My Mother, My Father: Seven Years Later |
1991 |
42 min. |
This follow-up video checks in with each of four
families seven years after the original film was made. It explores changes that have taken place over the years in
family dynamics and caregiving needs. Caregivers reflect on their own aging and on plans they are making for when they
grow older and become more dependent on others for care. |
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Neuropsychological Assessment |
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60 min. |
Dr. Paul Eslinger discusses general aims of the
field, common domains of inquiry, batteries and screening tests, and behavioral topics. |
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New Directions in Alzheimer's Disease |
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A teleconference from the Mayo Clinic's Grand
Rounds. Distinguishes dementia from AIDS-related changes and discusses the epidemiology of dementia. The goals of the
Alzheimer's Disease Core Center of the Mayo Clinic are discussed as well as the demographics and statistics of aging
and Alzheimer's Disease. |
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The Normal Aging Brain |
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James Connor discusses dementia and the numbers of
people who suffer it. He also discusses Alzheimer's Disease (which is not a normal progression of the aging process) and
its effects on the brain. Looks at an actual human brain and explains how it functions and how it is affected by such
diseases. |
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Nowhere to Hide...Special Touch |
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10 min. |
Early detection of breast cancer. |
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Nurse's Aides: Making a Difference: Skills for
Managing Difficult Behaviors in Dementia Victims |
1991 |
32 min. |
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Old, Black, and Alive |
1974 |
28 min. |
Seven elderly blacks share their insight, faith, and
strength in a compelling documentary on aging. Filmed in a rural area of the South, this film shows people who have
something to say about aging. |
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Open Doors, Open Heart |
2002 |
14 min. |
This video provides a guide to bringing long-term
care residents and young people together for intergenerational learning and activities. |
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Osteoporosis |
1990 |
24 min. |
This tape defines osteoporosis, describes early
prevention, high-lights mngmt. of patients, and explains the relationship between osteoporosis and hip fractures. The
importance of preventing falls must be understood. **Video comes with a curriculum guide for health professions which
includes slides. |
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Peege |
1974 |
28 min. |
A family visits its dying grandmother in a nursing
home; she is blind and has lost some of her mental abilities. The visit is awkward, and when the family leaves, the
grandson stays with her for a while. He tries to trigger some response by whispering in her ear, reminding her of the
happy times they had before. His efforts succeed and he leaves her happy. |
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Perspectives on Aging Part 1: Implications for
Teaching |
1973 |
22 min. |
For all health-care personnel teaching the aged,
this program surveys the physiological, sociological, and psychological factors which influence the elderly and affect
their learning. Specific teaching techniques are presented for promoting maximum learning. |
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Perspectives on Aging Part 2: Physical Changes and
Their Implications |
1973 |
27 min. |
This program examines how the physical changes which
accompany aging alter the body systems. The focus is on age-related changes and how these affect the functioning of the
elderly. |
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Perspectives on Aging Part 3: The Confused Person:
Approaches to Reality Orientation (2 copies) |
1973 |
25 min. |
Especially directed to health care personnel, this
program focuses on the difficulties inherent in caring for the aged, confused person. Examined are ways of assessing
behaviors and understanding possible causes. Techniques are suggested which promote reality orientation. |
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Quality Care Dilemma |
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Racing Against the Clock |
2004 |
80mins |
(DVD) Racing Against the Clock tells the stories of
five incredible women between the ages of 50 and 82 who compete against each other, and ultimately themselves, in their
quest to reach the World Masters Athletics Championships in Puerto Rico in June 2003. |
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Reaching Out |
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Rural gerontology. |
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Responsive Health Care for Minority Elderly |
1989 |
38 min. |
All patients interviews in this video program are
elderly African-Americans with limited financial resources, and a history of inadequate access to medical services.
This tapes emphasizes the importance of integrating the patient into the health care system, patient education, and
preventive medicine. |
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Rural and Urban Differences in Adult Well Being
Over the Life Course |
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David Eggebeen talks about a Center for Rural Health
and Aging project that focuses on social and familial contacts of the elderly. Discusses how social support can improve
well-being and the special differences in health and social functioning. Discusses the demographics of rural citizens
and their health. |
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The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Both Children
and Parents |
1995 |
28 min. |
They are caught in the middle, trying to meet the
emotional and financial drain and to find the time demanded by their growing children and their elderly parents. In this
specially adapted Phil Donahue program, Hugh Downs joins senior citizens who don't want their children to be Astuck@
with them but see no other way of survival, as well as members o the Sandwich Generation, some of whom resent having to
care for their parents while others feel it is their duty. |
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Screening for Cognitive Impairment in the Geriatric
Patient |
1991 |
26 min. |
It is very important to screen for cognitive
impairments that may need treatment. Many health conditions, such as pneumonia, can lead to the syndrome of dementia.
The symptoms of dementia are discussed, and a case study is used to demonstrate the screening process. |
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Self and Emotions in Adulthood: A Developmental View |
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Dr. Giselia Labouvie-Vief talks about intelligence
and aging, how thinking changes across the life span, the quality of thinking at different ages, and the testing methods
used for different ages. |
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Senior Fitnessize |
1986 |
30 min. |
A scientifically based exercise program designed
especially for senior citizens. This tape provides non-strenuous movements for he elderly. The program begins with a
warm-up, working first the largest muscles, then the smallest, and all exercises are done in a sitting position. |
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Sexuality and Aging |
1988 |
59 min. |
This videotape was prepared by the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln television group for a broad-based audience, ranging from high school age to older adults, and to be
appealing to both lay and professional audiences. Utilizing the comments of both gerontological aspects and older
individuals themselves, the film covers attitudes towards late-life sexuality, intimacy, gender imbalance issues,
menopause, and erectile dysfunction. This well-produced media presentation provides accurate information in an engaging
and entertaining manner. It would be highly suitable as an introductory overview for both practitioners and students, as
well as the community at large. |
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Silent Changes in the Brain |
1984 |
30 min. |
Produced by the University of Southern California
School of Medicine as the first of a three part series on Alzheimer's Disease, it is most suitable for college and
graduate students. Helen Chui, MD, provides an academic overview of Alzheimer's in a lecture format with the use of
illustrations. |
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Social Security: Every Woman's Issue |
1999 |
42 min. |
Produced by the National Committee to Preserve
Social Security and Medicare. |
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Speaking for Them: Identifying Psychiatric
Complications in Alzheimer's Patients |
1991 |
13 min. |
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Special Edition: Aging |
1987 |
30 min. |
A live talk show hosted by Dee Slominski focuses on
aging. Dr. Nancy Osgood, a professor of gerontology at VCU and Betty Booker, reporter for the Times Dispatch, field
callers questions on aging. Topics addressed include housing options, retirement planning, nursing homes, and leisure
as a component of wellness. Very general and brief. |
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Substance Abuse in Older Adults: Diagnosis and Treatment |
2005 |
3 hrs. |
Nationwide videoconference produced by
the Veteran's Administration Employee Education System and four Geriatric Education Centers. Three one-hour
modules: Overview and Prevention, Assessment and Diagnosis, and Treatment. |
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To Your Health: Food Safety for Seniors |
2002 |
14 min. |
Good food, like good friends, is one of the life's
great joys. But when it's handled improperly, food can make you ill. |
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Understanding and Coping With Dementia |
1982 |
45 min. |
Looks at the effects of dementia on the patient, the
family, and the community. Discusses diagnosis and recognition of dementia, management of dementia patients, and the
long term course and outcome of dementia. Interviews family members of dementia patients. |
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Utilizing Cholinergie Therapy of Alzheimer's Disease
and Other Dementias |
2001 |
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What's Age Got To Do With It? |
2005 |
14 min. |
A riveting video that brings the often-overlooked
issue of abuse and violence against older women to the forefront. The video addresses the verbal, physical, sexual, and
financial abuse that many older women face from spouses, adult children, and other family members. |
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When Gambling is No Longer Fun |
2003 |
14 min. |
This video takes a serious look at the growing
personal and financial risks many seniors face as gambling goes from a form of entertainment to addiction. |
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When People With Developmental Disabilities Age |
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19 min. |
People with developmental disabilities age just like
everyone else. How do they cope with the physical, psychological, and social changes of aging? Family members and
caregivers need to understand the changes associated with aging and what to do about them. |
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When the Brain Goes Wrong: Seven Short Films About
Brain Disorders |
1992 |
45 min. |
Originally produced for an exhibit at Philadelphia's
Franklin Institute, this is an extraordinary and provocative series of seven short, self-contained portraits (each under
eight minutes) of individuals with a range of brain disorders. In addition to their personal stories... the segments
feature interviews with physicians who provide an overview of what is known about the disorder, and what can be done to
help those who have it. Made available by Fanlight Productions. |
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Where Do We Go From Here? |
1983 |
9 min. |
Depicts a family experiencing a problem that most
families will encounter at some time: making living arrangements for an elderly parent about to be released from the
hospital who is physically unable to maintain an independent residence. The film focuses on the powerful emotional
forces that can emerge at such a time and that can threaten to interfere with efforts at practical problem solving. |
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The Wilson Crisis |
1982 |
58 min. |
A 6 month documentation of the physical &
psychological rehabilitation after a stroke. Narratives from the stroke victim and his son, the caregiver, reveals the
frustrations both experienced. The final moments to the program document of the long, difficult months after rehab. -
return to society. |
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A Woman's Strength: What Osteoporosis Could Mean to
You |
1996 |
8 min. |
Produced by Merck & Co., Inc. |
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The World Through Their Eyes: Understanding Vision
Loss |
1993 |
22 min. |
By age 65, 1 out of every 7 people will have some
vision loss due to age-related eye diseases. Through simulation of different types of vision loss and interviews with
health care providers and elders, this tape helps the viewer to understand causes and implications of vision loss,
vision devices and their abilities, and care techniques. |
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You Must Remember This: Inside Alzheimer's Disease |
1991 |
57 min. |
Filmed in Australia, this film takes us into the
homes and hearts of persons at various stages of this mysterious disease. As each case unfolds, we are guided by medical
experts who link the symptoms with the underlying neurological disorder. |
