The cost of prescription medications can create tremendous hardship as people age. In this video, the presenter teaches caregivers and patients how to keep RX costs down by providing several cost-saving strategies. Viewers learn how to use a formulary, price shop medications, and access available community and government resources.

People who have suffered a stroke or brain attack are more likely to have a subsequent stroke at some time in their life. However it can be prevented. In this video by the National Stroke Association, experts and stroke victims discuss steps against recurrent strokes including addressing health, diet, and physical activity, and how to recognize the signs of stroke if one should happen again.

Presenter: Nancy Schweers

Elder abuse is one of the fastest growing crimes of the century, and it is going to be one of the most serious problems facing the criminal justice system. This video follows real-life sheriffs and lawyers investigating and prosecuting elder abuse, and gives seniors insights on how to speak out and protect themselves because “silence isn’t golden.”

Urinary tract infections are a common issue, especially among seniors who are beginning to present with signs of dementia. In this video, urologist Dr. David Talley describes the signs, symptoms and diagnoses of urinary tract infections, with a focus on the effect of UTIs on people with dementia.

Module 2 of this series on sexuality and aging explores how memory and perception can influence the behavior of older adults and those with dementia. The video describes how older people may mistake their caregiver for a spouse, or see their caregiver as a “new love,” both resulting in inappropriate behavior. Caregivers get support for their situations and reassurance that such behavior is normal and expected.

Module 1 of this series on sexuality and aging focuses on patients with dementia. The video describes the difficult sexual behaviors that can happen when private behavior becomes public as the result of circumstances, living situations, memory and perceptual changes, and frontal lobe problems. Caregivers get support for their situations and reassurance that such behavior is normal and expected.

Older adults are often targeted when they are shopping, walking and doing other things as part of their daily lives in public areas. In this video, Deputy Atherton outlines how seniors can take steps to protect themselves. He tells about your personal security circle, how best to carry your purse or wallet, and how to protect your identification cards and credit cards. Find out how to minimize your risk of becoming a victim with these tips for away-from-home safety for the elderly. 

Often free online caregiver training videos can help caregivers address a number of issues related to their patients’ health and wellbeing. This is one such video that addresses the benefits and harms of cancer screening for nursing home patients. Here, viewers can learn more about the potential pitfalls of cancer testing that can include false positives, complications, and over-diagnoses. 

The goal of recognizing changes in nursing home or long-term care facility residents is to allow staff and physicians to manage and treat those residents at the facility and avoid a transfer to a hospital or emergency room. This caregiver training video provides viewers insights into the kinds of acute changes that can occur in residents abruptly or over time, and the best plan of action to take to keep residents healthy and safe.

Presenter:  Debby Boggs, R.D.
Good nutrition in the elderly does not have to be complicated. In this video, Debby Boggs of the San Antonio Food Bank, shows how to make a nutritious and delicious veggie pasta salad with cooked whole wheat pasta filled with cheese, baby spinach loaded with fiber and Vitamin A, and two cups of any type of vegetables one has on hand. 

Caring for seniors who struggle with memory issues can be challenging. In this video, Wendy Carpenter, a nationally recognized presenter, shares her experience and vast knowledge regarding the decision to enter a memory care environment and the actual transition. Wendy’s presentations are always well received, and participants share that she is knowledgeable, humorous, and most of all -- realistic.