When people are put in a situation where they must leave the homes they know and move into a one-bedroom apartment or room in assisted living, everything takes on a new significance. There is a tremendous loss, and for many, a sense that a nursing home...

In part three of this series on innovations in chronic pain management, the presenter describes the challenges in chronic pain management, including lifestyle and metabolic factors and poor health and chronic illness. These can result in several symptoms...

In part two of this series on innovations in chronic pain management, the presenter describes various pain assessment tools, including visual analogue scales. These can include the descriptive scale, Wong-Baker Faces scale, numeric scale, and pain...

In part one of this series on innovations in chronic pain management, the presenter describes national guidelines and defines the pharmacological basis of opiates used in pain management. This comprehensive summary helps caregivers become more informed...

Many people with diabetes purchase a blood sugar monitor and immediately start using it without learning about its functions. Very often people don’t read the instructional booklet, and some even discard it entirely. By watching this video about the use,...

No matter how hold you are, sleeping is essential for health and well-being, and the importance of sleep for the elderly cannot be overlooked. This engaging presentation addresses many of the issues regarding falls and Alzheimer's disease as they relate...

Identity theft is an increasing problem in the United States, and older adults are often targeted. In this video, Deputy Atherton explains what elderly identity theft is and how you can prevent it. His tips include: Protect yourself. Don’t wait for your...

Help! Mom has dementia! Living with dementia can be a challenge for people with dementia, as well as people who are caring for them, whether they are direct care health providers or family members. Caregiving can present an emotional, physical, and – for...

If you need a hearing aid or care for someone who’s been prescribed one, it’s important to know how to choose a hearing aid. After that, with wax and build-up, it’s also important to know how to clean and care for a hearing aid. This 10-minute video by...

There is often no end of life care training. For some, terminal illness provides a transformational time of increased self-awareness around spiritual or faith-based questions. But it also raises practical considerations such as how to talk to children,...

The move to a hospice environment can be difficult for both patients and caregivers. This presentation takes a look at what you can expect from hospice in the home, a skilled nursing facility, inpatient hospice unit, and even assisted living. The...

For adult children who have not visited “home” in many years, a trip back to see their aging parents can be difficult. This video provides helpful insights for siblings and aging parents for visits during the holidays and year-round. It helps adult...