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Caregiver Training Videos

Relajación Guiada

Posted on April 3, 2016
Topics: En Español

Presenter: Nancy Rosana Zalazar

Sky Mediation - Guided Relaxation
The presenter explains the many benefits associated with meditation and guided relaxation. She will then walk you through a guided relaxation exercise to help you calm your mind and reduce stress. It is suggested that you watch the first video "
Relajación Basado en la Respiración" prior to watching this video. The breathing techniques will enhance your guided meditation. 

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Diabetes, Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Posted on March 30, 2016

In this video Dr. Srinath K. Tamirisa, Kidney and HTN Specialist will cover the relationship beween diabetes and kidney disease as well as:

  • The different types of diabetes.
  • What happens when you have a high sugar level.
  • How diabetes causes kidney damage.
  • The stages of chronic kidney disease.
  • Signs of kidney disease in patients with diabetes.  
  • How dialysis works and what you can expect. 
  • What can be done to keep your kidneys working for as long as possible. 

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Living with Heart Failure Module 1: Identifying the Problem

Posted on March 28, 2016

 In Living with Heart Failure Module 1: Identifying the Problem, Beverly Tuomala, BSN, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Nurse answers these questions and more: 

  • What is heart failure?
  • What causes heart failure?
  • How is heart failure diagnosed?
  • What does heart failure look like?
  • What can be done to improve the transition of care?

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Living with Heart Failure Module 2: Medications and Therapies

Posted on March 26, 2016

In Living with Heart Failure Module 2: Medications and Therapies, Beverly Tuomala, BSN, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Nurse will help you to understand the complex medications used to treat heart failure as well as various therapies available to those living with heart failure.

  • Diuretics
  • Potassium
  • Ace-Inhibitors/ARB's
  • Beta Blockers
  • Digoxin
  • IV Medications
  • Pacemakers/Defibrilators
  • VAD

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Living with Heart Failure Module 3: Sodium/Fluid Restriction

Posted on March 26, 2016

 In Living with Heart Failure Module 3: Sodium/Fluid Restriction, Beverly Tuomala, BSN, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Nurse explains why sodium and fluid restriction is so important to those suffering from heart failure. She will also answer the following questions and more.

  • What is the recommended sodium it a good recomment causes heart failure?
  • What is the correlation between the kidneys and heart failure?
  • What foods are considered to be "low sodium" or "sodium safe" foods? 
  • What should you order when eating out on a sodium restricted diet?
  • Why is education so important for someone on a sodium restricted diet?

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Living with Heart Failure Module 4: Putting It All Together

Posted on March 24, 2016

 In Living with Heart Failure Module 4: Putting It All Together, Beverly Tuomala, BSN, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Nurse recaps the other three modules: Identifying the Problem, Medications and Therapies, Sodium/Fluid Restrictions and gives you practical ways to improve compliance when living with heart failure. Including: 

  • The Importance of Written Schedules and Weighing Daily
  • Medication Tips 
  • Practical Ways to Reduce Demands on the Heart 
  • Balancing Exercise and Rest: How do you know if you are doing too much or too little?

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Activities for Someone with Dementia Using a Shoe Shine Box

Posted on March 16, 2016

Coming up with age appropriate activities that give dementia patients purpose and meaning is difficult. This video offers a simple age appropriate activity using a shoe shine box. This is a great activity for family caregivers who are caring for someone at home, activity directors in assisted living facilities, or anyone caring for someone with dementia.

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Activities for Someone with Dementia Using Tupperware

Posted on March 16, 2016

Coming up with age appropriate activities that give dementia patients purpose and meaning is difficult. This video offers a simple age appropriate activity using Tupperware. This is a great activity for family caregivers who are caring for someone at home, activity directors in assisted living facilities, or anyone caring for someone with dementia.

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Activities for Someone with Dementia Using a Pocketbook

Posted on March 16, 2016

Coming up with age appropriate activities that give dementia patients purpose and meaning is difficult. This video offers a simple age appropriate activity using a pocketbook. This is a great activity for family caregivers who are caring for someone at home, activity directors in assisted living facilities, or anyone caring for someone with dementia.

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Activities for Someone with Dementia Using Dolls

Posted on March 15, 2016

Coming up with age appropriate activities that give dementia patients purpose and meaning is difficult. This video offers a simple age appropriate activity using dolls. This is a great activity for family caregivers who are caring for someone at home, activity directors in assisted living facilities, or anyone caring for someone with dementia.

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Activities for Someone with Dementia Using a Tool Box

Posted on March 15, 2016

Coming up with age appropriate activities that give dementia patients purpose and meaning is difficult. This video offers a simple age appropriate activity using a tool box. 

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Activities for Someone with Dementia Using Silverware

Posted on March 15, 2016

Coming up with age-appropriate activities that give dementia patients purpose and meaning is difficult. This video offers a simple age-appropriate activity using silverware. This is a great activity for family caregivers who are caring for someone at home, activity directors in assisted living facilities, or anyone caring for someone with dementia.

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