Too often, aging services providers find that caregivers have not mastered the art and science of dementia communication, resulting in disheartening, undignified, and even dangerous situations, especially during meals. When they should be experiencing the comfort of a familiar routine, people with dementia often instead experience confusion, frustration, and anxiety. This video gives caregivers guidance for visiting someone with dementia at any time, and especially during meals.

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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this final module, experts in Judaism and Jewish caregivers provide answers related to Jewish culture, covering multiple topics including menorahs, biblical scriptures, and dietary restrictions.

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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this fourth module, we describe how to use what we’ve shared to assist all caregivers in providing sensitive care for Jewish patients and assisting families in discharge planning, planning kosher diets, and scheduling appointments. 

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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this third module, we describe death and dying traditions in Judaism, exploring the wide spectrum of Jewish practices and beliefs that can affect all aspects from care, from treating at the bedside to preparing for death.

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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this second module, we describe Jewish holy days and celebrations, helping viewers understand the history of these rituals and the dietary laws and fasting practices often associated with them. 

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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this first module, we give an overview of Judaism with a brief look at the history, customs, and beliefs that are inherent to Jewish people. 

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Presenter: Mary Olivia Patino
Viewers are guided to reflect on the caregiver’s experience as a journey of faith, hope, and love. The video helps them affirm their role as one of love and one that serves an important role in today’s society. They can also acknowledge that caregiving can be a time of challenges and a time of hope.

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Presenter: Andrea Wirt, RN, GNP-C

Caregiver stress is defined as suffering of the mind or body, as severe physical or mental strain. It is subjective and unique to each individual, and it can result in loss of energy, exhaustion, feeling out of control, feeling tense or nervous, lacking interest in things you used to like to do, or becoming isolated. This video helps answer the question, “What do I do to get rid of caregiver stress?”  

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One of the challenges that face pastoral caregivers is the bias that they will try to save, heal, or convert people, and that professional caregivers need to be installed in the caregiving position. In Boundaries of Caregiving, Chaplain Spidell presents a discussion that delineates the fine lines of boundaries between the pastoral caregiver and the care receiver. The video serves as a prayer for caregivers, both pastoral and professional.

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In this prayer for caregivers, Sylvia Maddox inspires viewers to bring the gift of presence, the gift of a listening heart, and the gift of retrieving the anchor of faith to the people they care for. These blessings at the threshold can make a huge difference in the lives and health of a loved one.

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Serving as a prayer for caregivers, in this video Kay Gerfers explores the value of forgiveness when it comes to caring for someone who has caused us hurt or pain. She reminds us that forgiving is not a one-time task, but something that must be done over and over again throughout our lives. She recounts her relationship in caring for and forgiving her own father to help viewers apply forgiveness in their personal situations.

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Ladies, does coughing, sneezing, laughing or simple lifting cause you to suddenly leak urine? Are you always running to the bathroom and worried that you might not make it in time? Bladder weakness, also known as urinary incontinence, affects millions of women, but simple, effective solutions are available. This video addresses women’s common urinary health concerns, including the types of female urinary tract infections or women UTI, along with the causes and treatments. 

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