The nature of caregiving calls for us to also understand the nature of coping. In this prayer for caregivers, the presenter describes the challenges of caregiver coping and religious coping, as well opportunities for growth as caregivers.  

This video provides a series of answers to questions that develop as people care for others at home or in a health care facility. Serving as a prayer for caregivers, this video explores areas such as what advice can one give to support families who are in “disagreement” in order to best support the patient? And, when someone “loses faith,” how important is it to force the faith issue?

Diabetes in the elderly affects much more than blood glucose levels. In elderly patients, the disease can accelerate other common conditions among seniors and markedly complicate the management of those conditions. This video explains how the care of aging patients with diabetes should be individualized, taking into account comorbidities, other medications, cognitive abilities, home care situation, and life expectancy.

Holding reading material further away, squinting, or finding ourselves needing extra lighting: These are all behaviors we exhibit having aging eyes. In this video, Dr. Joseph Zayac provides an overview of ocular anatomy and explains the various conditions that can develop as eyes age.

Caregiving can be an experience of confusion, challenge, and mixed emotions. Based on this, an import aspect of caregiving training is addressing compassion fatigue -- the fatigue, depression, fear, and anxiety that can build up as we care for others over time. This video presents 10 commandments of caregiving that can help caregivers take care of their own mind, body, and soul as they care for their loved ones.

This long-term care education video provides an inside look at the role of each employee in long-term care facilities and shares a unique perspective about all departments, services, and care coordination that occurs in serving residents. If you think you know about all the employees who work in long-term care, you may be surprised by this presentation. 

Presenter: Maria L. Wellisch, R.N., LNFA

Fluid intake is important for people of all ages and dehydration in the elderly is especially crucial issue. When older adults become dehydrated, they may experience muscle cramps, disorientation, confusion and many other threatening healthcare conditions. If they are severely dehydrated, they may go into shock, which can be life threatening. In this video training, caregivers will learn more about the importance of hydration and strategies to increase fluid intake for yourself and the people you care for.

With 21 million cases identified each year, it is understandable to have concerns about the norovirus in seniors. Noroviris is often associated with outbreaks on cruise ships, but the most commonly reported settings of the virus are actually healthcare facilities, including nursing homes and hospitals. Prevention and control of this virus is essential for the well-being of residents and staff.  In this informative webcast you will learn the key factors about norovirus, how to identify and manage an outbreak, and tips for preventing the spread of this potentially dangerous illness.

Diabetes affects almost 26 million people in the U.S.—roughly 8 percent of the population. Based on this, caregivers of elders must understand nutrition and diabetes medications and seniors. Presented by George M. Rapier, MD, Geriatrician and the Chairman and CEO of WellMed Medical Management, this video helps caregivers make wise choices for seniors to better manage diabetes through medicine and diet. 

Presenter: Dr. Thomas Weiss
In this informative video addressing substance abuse and the elderly, Dr. Thomas Weiss explains several points including how addiction can affect people of all ages, and how few people realize the true extent of substance abuse by the elderly. He asserts that regardless of age, substance abuse must be considered a major cause of emotional and physical disability.

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Be alert and have street savvy. These are two basic tips Deputy Atherton gives when he addresses cons against the elderly and the need for older adults to avoid danger when they are involved in activities outside their homes. Deputy Atherton explains how to use an ATM machine in ways that minimize your risk and what seniors should know about traveling in cars. These practical and important tips can keep seniors from becoming victims.

Medications are expensive - the presenter Augustin C. Monetmoyor  will teach you ways to keep your costs down by using formulary tools actually provided by your insurance company, learning about actual costs of medications, how they are billed, and when and why to use generics instead of brand name medications.