Quality of life is an important issue in all care settings. This video sparks a conversation about what quality of life means, elder mistreatment, neglect, pain, challenges, spirituality, and being a grandparent. It opens a dialogue among caregivers about the many and varied issues unique to the older population and the importance of increasing quality of care for seniors.

This video presents a follow-up question and answer session to Part 1 of Grief and Loss. Here, Nancy Reeves, PhD, a clinical psychologist, spiritual director, and author specializing in trauma and elderly loss and grief, responds to questions from participants. 

Every minute, about 28 people become a victim of identity theft, and many are older adults. The U.S. Department of Justice shows that identity theft now passes drug trafficking as the number one crime in the nation. Besides losing time, money, privacy, and security, identify theft victims need assistance with the emotional impact they experience and guidance in the daunting task of resolving the situation. In this video, Kate Deaver provides basic information about elderly identity theft and how seniors and their caregivers can make sure they or the ones they care for don’t become a victim.

In this video on how to prevent UTI, or urinary tract infections, Dr. Talley asserts that the solution to pollution is dilution. He encourages viewers to prevent UTIs by drinking plenty of fluids, preferably water; to not wait to empty their bladders; and to practice good hygiene and good nutrition.

Suicide and seniors is a devastating but common occurrence. It’s a delicate topic that can be difficult to address but cannot be ignored. In this video, we discuss how to recognize the warning signs of suicide in seniors and how to create an environment that promotes mental health. The video also helps caregivers understand who may be at risk within a senior community and what crisis response measures can be deployed to prevent suicide in seniors.

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when there is weakening of the ligaments and strong tissues that hold up a woman’s pelvic organs, and it can occur due to age, pregnancy and delivery, loss of estrogen, and doing activities over time such as chronic coughing, straining with bowel movements, or lifting heavy objects. This video provides more details about pelvic organ prolapse and what women should and could expect regarding the condition.

If you or someone you’re caring for suffers from or has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, maintaining or improving function is an ongoing challenge. This Parkinsons information video provides an overview of the condition and how visual and auditory cues can be as effective as medications in improving gait. Also discussed is how task-specific activities can also improve gait, as well as flexibility, function, and balance. 

In this webcast, Dr. Graham gives an overview of the management of incontinence and overactive bladder elderly people often experience. This informative presentation describes various types of incontinence, how aging can affect the urinary system, and the various treatments for managing the overactive bladder and incontinence.

In Part 2 of this refection on spirituality and aging, Chaplain Marta Peña discusses the many types of losses we may experience throughout our lives, including material loss, relationship loss, functional loss, intra-psychic loss, roll loss, systemic loss, and ambiguous loss. Reflecting on these losses increases our understanding and appreciation of who we are and why the losses happen.

In Part 1 of this reflection on spirituality and aging, Chaplain Marta Peña explores the spiritual journey that begins at birth and continues throughout our lifetime. Chaplain Peña shares perspectives of attachments and separations and how these experiences impact our spiritual development. She also guides viewers in considering how difficulties strengthen and mold us.

How do you communicate and minister to those with dementia or those who cannot verbally communicate? This video teaches caregivers how to touch the spirit of someone with dementia and learn about their own spirituality in the process. This training serves as a prayer for caregivers and is recommended for pastoral care providers, including lay ministers and volunteers, as well as family care providers.

MMLearn is a way to serve caregivers. Reaching over 98 countries with more than 100,000 views, the free online videos give families and friends the skills, techniques, and emotional strength they need to care for their loved ones. Viewers are able to access the website and get feedback and education in all areas of caregiving from dementia, to caregiver stress, to medications.