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Caregiver Training Videos

Don’t Be the Victim of a Con

Posted on March 2, 2015

Older adults are often victims of cons against the elderly and they are often targeted by experienced con artists. In this video, Deputy Atherton reviews how cons happen and what older adults can do to avoid them. He talks about actual scams in San Antonio and Bexar County and how a con artist gains the trust of seniors to get important identity and financial information. Learn about the bump and stop, lottery ticket scams, and false home repair scams. This video gives important tips to prevent cons against the elderly.

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Doctor Talk: Making the Most of Your Doctor Appointment

Posted on March 2, 2015

As caregivers, getting the most out of an elderly doctor appointment is very important. This video helps us examine the approach to our appointment. We all want our doctors to be attentive and good listeners and, by all means, have a “good bedside manner.” Yet, we need to question what we are doing to make the best of the precious office time. With this video, caregivers and patients can learn how to utilize face-to-face time with their doctors more efficiently. 

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Doctor and Patient Communication - How to Talk to Your Doctor

Posted on March 2, 2015

During an elderly doctor appointment, the communication gap can be the most serious and significant stumbling block to a healing relationship between doctor and patient -- 75% of diagnosis rests on the history you give the doctor. Because appointments with doctors can often seem rushed or confusing, a doctor's perspective on how to get the most out of each visit with your physician can help. This video explains what information to convey and the questions to ask to break the communication gap and ensure the best health and care for the senior in your life. 

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Dignity First Introduction to Caregiver Stress Modules

Posted on March 2, 2015

In this introduction, Dr. Beth Goethe and Dr. Martha E. Leatherman help caregivers address the common question of “How do I get rid of caregiver stress?” Together, they explain what caregiver stress is, how to identify it, and how to manage it. They provide specific ways to alleviate the guilt and anxiety that can make stress worse and to slow down and find time for you.

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Diabetes Medications

Posted on March 2, 2015

Some people with Type 2 Diabetes can control their blood sugar with a healthy meal plan and regular exercise. But sometimes, medications are required as well. This video on diabetes medications and seniors describes the importance of taking medications as prescribed, in addition to healthy eating and exercising, in managing diabetes.

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Dental Hygiene

Posted on March 2, 2015
Topics: Oral Care

We only get one set of teeth, so caring for them properly throughout your life is essential. This video discusses senior dental care and the importance of oral hygiene in the elderly. Presented by University of Texas dental hygiene students, the presentation will help caregivers recognize the appearance of the normal oral cavity, along with signs of oral cancer and abnormalities that may need a doctor’s referral. Caregivers will also learn how to approach uncooperative patients and help them be more receptive to senior dental care.

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Dementia: Determining Decision Making Capacity

Posted on March 2, 2015

This video discusses an important aspect of elderly care and managing a patient’s dementia: Determining decision-making capacity. This capacity is based on one’s physical and mental ability to provide food, clothing, and shelter; attend to physical needs; and manage finances. By watching this video, viewers learn how self-assessment, proxy reports, evaluating performance, and direct observation can help measure a loved one’s capacity and determine best options for their care. 

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Dementia

Posted on March 2, 2015

Presenter: Dr. Thomas Weiss
Caring for and even visiting someone with dementia can generate many questions about what to do and how to act. In this video, the presenter gives a complete overview of dementia, detailing its history, definition, genetics and risk factors. The presenter also discusses evaluation, current and future treatments, and the support that caregivers themselves need when caring for someone with dementia.

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Delirium in Older Adults

Posted on March 2, 2015

A challenging yet common aspect of caregiving is handling delirium in elders. Delirium is a quick change in an older adult’s mental state, causing them to experience changes in alertness, perceptions, and sleep patterns. Their speech may become incoherent and or they find themselves disoriented to time and place. Delirium can be confused with other mental states associated with aging. To clear up confusion, in this video Dr. Lichtenstein explains delirium in elders, helping caregivers understand the condition, its possible causes, and best responses.

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Cultural Sensitivity Training: Introduction

Posted on March 2, 2015

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. The introduction briefly describes the four modules in the series, which include an overview of Judaism, Jewish holy days and celebrations, death and dying traditions in Judaism, and how to use what we’ve shared to care for Jewish seniors. The series ends with a final video for questions and answers. 

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Constipation and the Elderly: The Scoop on Poop

Posted on March 2, 2015

Presenter: Dr. David Smith
Constipation and the elderly: It’s a topic that Dr. Oz and even Oprah have tackled. Here, Dr. Smith discusses constipation in older adults and what’s important to understand about caring for people with constipation. This is a presentation that every family member and nurse will want to watch. Learn about the general causes, drug causes, and psychiatric/psychological causes of constipation, along with the classifications of constipation, risk factors, and conditions that affect it. Dr. Smith also reviews treatments to help people handle this uncomfortable condition.

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Community of Hope - Pastoral Care (Part 2)

Posted on March 2, 2015

Part 2 of this two-part series on pastoral care explores the origins of the term “pastor,” as being a shepherd who cares for a flock. Providing a prayer for caregivers, the presenter talks about the calming presence of pastors as they provide care, which is the cure of the soul. Viewers reflect on the pastoral care language and how it can help people feel cared for and nurtured.

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