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Video: Communicating with the Alzheimer's-type Population: The Validation® Method
$150.00
This practical documentary offers caregivers methods for communicating with disoriented very old people (probable Alzheimer's or related disorders). The video addresses how to deal with elderly people who begin making unfair or seemingly irrational accusations against those who care for them. By way of example, the video shows caregivers what to do when an 85 year old woman wanders from home, doesn't recognize her family, and becomes abusive.
In clear "before" and "after" scenes, Muriel and Marge offer families and staff helping techniques that will reduce burnout for caregivers and stress for the very old person.
19 Minutes
DVD only
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Senior Boutique's Straight Talk About Dementia DVD
$64.00
Straight Talk About Dementia DVD A caregiver's perspective This documentary explores issues on dementia important to both family and professional caregivers. The DVD features a series of interviews organized by topic, so you hear the straight stories directly from those who deal with caregiving issues every day. Topics include: Ethical caregiving, enhancing communication, encouraging compliance, daily living activities, fundamentals like eating and bathing, and caregiver health. The interviews were compiled over 18 months in the homes and offices of real caregivers. They’re concisely edited to form an easy-to-follow narrative, ideal for both support groups and training programs. The all-too-real content does pack an emotional punch.
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Affirmative Therapy for Caregivers CD
$18.00
Affirmative Therapy for Caregivers© CD is for family and facility caregivers. The positive messages on this CD affirm the importance of their nurturing role and help reduce feelings of depression, anxiety and fatigue sometimes experienced with care giving. Caregivers are reminded of the healing potential of their loving presence.
Affirmative Therapy Products developed by Barbara Klein-Robuck, MS, RN and Donna McCullough, PhD, are two CDs with positive messages narrated by Barbara Klein-Robuck with specially composed inspirational music by Mark Romero. The CDs are designed to support and acknowledge you and those in your care.They can enhance the positive aspects of any environment with minimal time requirement. They are cost-effective, non-invasive and easy to implement. Both CDs offer "respite".
There are no subliminal messages in these products.
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Affirmative Therapy for Memory and Cognitive Challenges CD
$18.00
Affirmative Therapy for Memory and Cognitive Challenges© CD affirms health and well-being as well as the ability to get along with others. The positive messages on this CD help reduce agitation and increase receptivity to redirection.
Affirmative Therapy Products developed by Barbara Klein-Robuck, MS, RN and Donna McCullough, PhD, are two CDs with positive messages narrated by Barbara Klein-Robuck with specially composed inspirational music by Mark Romero. The CDs are designed to support and acknowledge you and those in your care.They can enhance the positive aspects of any environment with minimal time requirement. They are cost-effective, non-invasive and easy to implement. Both CDs offer "respite".
There are no subliminal messages in these products.
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DVD: I Remember Better When I Paint: Treating Alzheimer’s Through Creative Therapies
$42.00
This is an essential film describing the initiatives that get people with Alzheimer’s involved in art and creative workshops and about how they are producing remarkably positive results. This film shows how dozens of day care centers, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities are using drawing, painting and museum visits as effective therapies, making it possible to improve the quality of life and restore a dialogue between caregivers and families. Scientists have discovered that the parts of the brain related to emotions and creativity are largely spared by the disease. Today, experts recognize the benefits of these new approaches that dramatically change the way we look at the disease. This is a must-see for Alzheimer’s caregivers and those who know someone or have a family member with the disease. This DVD delivers the message that there is hope and that Alzheimer’s can be controlled non-pharmacologically.
Featuring interviews with leading Alzheimer’s specialists, with neurologists, gerontologists, art therapists, occupational therapists, and directors of specialized care facilities
A film by Eric Elléna & Berna Huebner
Narrated by Olivia de Havilland
A French Connection Films and Hilgos Foundation Production
“I Remember Better When I Paint: Treating Alzheimer’s Through Creative Therapies” (54 min.) Plus seven special features showing the new creative therapies:
Recreating Social Bonds
Organizing A Creative Workshop
Organizing An Outing
The Importance Of Physical Exercise
The Memory Garden
The Hearthstone Way
Art & Care Until The Last Stages
DVD Price: $75 (including shipping & handling)
Available in English and French
Films shot in Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
Filmed in partnership with Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, Alzheimer’s Disease International, the Chicago Art Institute, the Phillips Collection, University of Chicago, George Washington University, New York University, Artists for Alzheimer’s, France Alzheimer, The Memory Garden Louvre Museum, CNC/French Film Board, Heather Burns
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Sexuality in Long-Term Care Sexual Advances Toward Staff
$159.00
Produced by the University of Maryland at Baltimore Video Press
What happens when residents respond sexually to staff members who are providing routine care? This video broaches a necessary discussion on how to handle physical and verbal sexual advances from confused or lonely residents. It stresses the importance of clarifying boundaries, seeking help early, and documenting the behavior. These practical suggestions provide ways to ensure staff safety while maintaining the resident's dignity. Presented by Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN, BC.
Release Date 2008
DVD
Running Time: 19 minutes
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Freedom of Sexual Expression: Dementia and Resident Rights in Long-Term Care Facilities
$169.00
Produced by Hebrew Home for the Aged, Research Division
Narrated by Anne Meara, Freedom of Sexual Expression looks at sexuality and intimacy as basic human rights that should not be denied simply because the person has a level of decreased cognizance and lives in a nursing home.
The video tastefully shows various sexual expressions, the effect of those expressions on the residents and those around them, and methods to allow freedom of sexual expression while maintaining a comfortable environment for other residents and staff.
Freedom of sexual expression also:
gives staff members effective strategies to deal with inappropriate sexual behaviors
encourages family members to understand and respect their loved one's continued need for intimacy
provides sample policies and procedures on residents' rights regarding sexual expression and physical protection.
DVD
Running Time: 16 minutes
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More Than Words:Successful Ways to Care and Communicate with Persons Who Have Dementia
$179.00
Produced by: Terra Nova Films, Inc.
In the same vein as the best-selling title, Choice and Challenge: Caring for Aggressive Older Adults Across Levels of Care, this new culture-changing DVD demonstrates (though real interactions) how person-centered care and knowledge of the resident can reduce dementia-related episodes, such as, sundowning and aggressive-protective reactions when bathing, and wanting to leave.
As it pinpoints the crucial role of the CNA as caregiver and friend, it also shows the importance of communicating directly, and creating a true "relationship" with persons with dementia. Caregivers will learn valuable tips to redirect and lessen anxieties for persons with dementia while preserving their personal autonomy and dignity.
The DVD covers:
Building and maintaining a relationship
Dealing with difficult situations
Communicating to show respect
Accepting their reality
Respecting the person's preferences
Encouraging use of remaining abilities
A must-see for new and veteran caregivers!
Release date: 2011
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Senior Boutique's Alzheimer's Disease DVD
$84.00
A video-based teaching tool for professional and family caregivers on DVD. Featuring Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen, experts on dementia training. The video has four sections: MCI, Early, Moderate and Severe Cognitive Disability. Physical changes in the brain, cognitive capabilities and behavioral manifestations are covered. The program includes real family profiles, actors portraying common dementia behaviors, and interviews with real caregivers.
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Senior Boutique's Alzheimer's Disease Manual
$44.00
Resources on Alzheimer's Disease Part One of this concise manual, by Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen, contains critical information about Alzheimer's disease and other common dementias. It includes an explanation of the areas of the brain affected as the dementia progresses. Part Two contains both brief and detailed assessment tools. Of particular value are the "Pearls of Wisdom" shared by caregivers. The book concludes with a reproducible inservice handout on Alzheimer’s disease. Covered spiralbound book, 89 pgs., includes a Win/Mac CD with printable PDF, 2006.
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Senior Boutique's Dementia Caregivers' Training Package
$144.00
Save $30.00. Great for new and experienced caregivers! This package features two staff training DVDs (Alzheimer’s Disease and Straight Talk About Dementia) and a manual with reproducible handouts that reinforce the videos. A complete training program for new and experienced caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Disease manual and DVD were created by Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen, who have worked with dementia patients and their families for over 25 years. Straight Talk About Dementia is a winner of the 2006 CINE Golden Eagle Award. Resources on Alzheimer’s Disease manual contains critical information, valuable assessment tools and an inservice handout on Alzheimer’s disease that complements the DVDs. Includes a PDF on CD for easy printouts. Covered spiralbound book by Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen, 89 pgs., includes Win/Mac CD with printable PDF, 2006.
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