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Caregiver Training Videos

Sexuality and Aging

Posted on October 29, 2015
Caregivers often have to field a lot of questions from the seniors that they care for - and sometimes, these questions can prove to be a bit awkward. This is especially true when it comes sexuality and aging. How can caregivers appropriately answer these questions, and what are the best tips for talking about sexuality with the elderly? Watching this video about sexuality and aging to find out.

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Preventing Urinary Tract Infections

Posted on October 29, 2015
Topics: Senior Health
How can you prevent urinary tract infections in the elderly? This is an important topic for caregivers to understand, as it can be more common than you woud think. 

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Living Independently - A Healthy Choice

Posted on October 29, 2015
When it comes to independent living for the eldery, there are a lot of things to consider. How old is too old? How much should health factor into this decison? Learn more in this great video below! 

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How to Hire a Private Duty Caregiver

Posted on October 29, 2015
Does a loved one of yours need additional care? If so, you know that finding the right caregiver can be a difficult task! Watch this video for some great information on how to hire a private duty caregiver. 

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His Love Will Never Leave You - A Reflection for the Fall Season

Posted on October 29, 2015
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One of the most demanding and exhausting jobs in the world is that of the caregiver. For some, this is a profession, and others, it is nearly a second job outside of their day-to-day career. In this prayer for a caregiver video, you'll hear about the love God has for His caregivers, and how you can rest in that truth.

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Forever Young with Exercise

Posted on October 29, 2015
Topics: En Español
John Valasquez presents on the power of exercise and how it can make aging more pleasant. If you are a caregiver, or you are training a team of caregivers, watch this video to get a great introduction into exercises for the elderly. 

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Understanding Caregiver Stress When Dealing with Dementia

Posted on October 28, 2015

Presenter: Dr. Beth Goethe and Dr. Martha Leatherman

In this presentation by Dr. Beth Goethe and Dr. Martha E. Leatherman, you'll learn how to appropriately interact with and treat seniors dealing with dementia. For those looking for videos of caregiving training online, this is an important piece to learn as you or your staff interact with people dealing with dementia.

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A Spiritual Message and Prayer for Caregivers

Posted on June 9, 2015

Presenter:  Fr. Jimmy Drennan
Fr. Drennan reflects on the value and importance of providing health and health care to those we love. Through prayer, he expresses sincere gratitude for those who have answered the vocation to serve as doctor, nurse, aide, orderly, volunteer, and caregiver. 

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Financial Abuse of the Elderly

Posted on June 9, 2015
Fraud involves deliberately deceiving victims with the promise of goods, services, or other benefits that are nonexistent, unnecessary, never intended to be provided, or grossly misrepresented. Older adults can be susceptible to frauds that involve gaining their trust or communicating a concern for the elder’s wellbeing, or frauds that encourage their victims to make an immediate decision or commitment to purchase products or services. In this video, Dr. Robert W. Parker examines effective ways to help loved ones avoid elder financial abuse, and shares a personal story of his family’s experience with elder fraud.

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Fear of Falling...Causes Falls

Posted on June 9, 2015
Topics: Fall Prevention

A fear of falling is something many of our loved ones do not like to talk about. Many older adults worry that they may “end up in a nursing home” if their family or doctor learns they are having falls. This perception can lead to a higher risk of future falls, as their fear actually becomes a fall risk factor. This video discusses fall prevention for the elderly, starting with one of the most important tools: Communication.

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Early Stage Alzheimer's: A Family's Story

Posted on June 9, 2015
Topics: Alzheimer's

This video presents an interview with Bill and Nancy Frost regarding their experience in understanding Alzheimers. Bill recounts his first sign of memory loss and the initial diagnosis, helping viewers understand the importance of early detection, the differences between the diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease versus cancer, and what seniors and caregivers can do to be proactive in managing this disease.

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Diagnosis Parkinson's Disease: You are Not Alone (Subtitles in Spanish)*

Posted on June 9, 2015

This free educational resource provides comfort and encouragement for people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 25-minute free Parkinsons information video includes testimonials from people with Parkinson's on how they learned to cope and live with the diagnosis, scientific and medical information from healthcare experts, and helpful tips and resources.

*To access the Spanish Subtitles – Please Click Here

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