The federal government mandates that all packaged food must have a food label. Understanding these labels is essential for good nutrition in the elderly and in people of all ages. This video teaches viewers how to read and understand food labels, and...

Presenter:  David Smith, M.D., FAAFP, CMD - Geriatric Consultants of Central Texas, PAAdult sibling relationships are diverse and sometimes complicated. And you may not realize how complicated they are until you are suddenly forced to come together to...

Bladder infections after menopause are common five years after menopause or after taking estrogen supplements. This video walks users through the causes of bladder infections or UTIs in women after menopause and discusses treatments and solutions. 

People who turn 65 or are under 65 and have a disability may be eligible for Medicare, and it is common to think that Medicare plans cover all medical expenses such as hospital stays. However, that is not always the case. You may find yourself wondering,...

The incidence of stress urinary incontinence in men can increase with age. This video discusses the condition and male incontinence treatment options, including the use of pads, catheters, and clamps and practicing kegel exercises, which involve the...

Male sexual dysfunction can have a significant impact on adult men of all ages. When it comes to erectile dysfunction, elderly patients are no exception. This video discusses how male sexual dysfunction can affect orgasm capacity, ejaculation, libido,...

Seniors who become sick or injured often are admitted to emergency rooms or hospitals. While these places provide excellent medical care, they often introduce a new risk to patients in the form of transfer trauma, increased infections, bedsores, and...

Elder abuse can be difficult to recognize and prove because victims are often overlooked, ignored, disbelieved, or simply abandoned. With over a decade of experience as an elder abuse prosecutor with the San Diego County District Attorney’s office, Paul...

Home break-ins happen all too frequently, and protecting your home is imperative, especially in the case of seniors. Even if you think you have nothing to steal, you do. Crooks are looking for valuables, along with personal papers, financial information,...

In this video on spirituality and dementia, Jan McCann, RN, MHSP, of the Long Term Care Institute at Texas State University, addresses some of the spiritual and emotional challenges faced by residents in long-term care. She explains how caregivers can...

Graying hair and furrowing facial lines may say to the world that someone is aging, but aging is not just about the way we look. There are physiological changes elderly people go through that can be much more obvious and create a major impact on daily...

In this question and answer session on The Nature of Coping, the presenter responds to inquiries from professional caregivers, such as what is the best way to support families who are in “disagreement” in order to best support the patient. The answers...