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.

As they age, it is common for older adults to stop maintaining daily oral care. In addition, many seniors suffer dry mouth due to medications, collect bacteria, and have chronic inflammation of their teeth. On top of this there are often contributing factors of soft-food, high-carb diets, along with aging fillings, crowns, and root canals. In this video, Dr. Dirks describes geriatric dentistry, basic oral care techniques, and some basic tips for how to get elderly to brush.

Presenter: Dr. Thomas Weiss
Caring for someone who is sometimes hateful or difficult is a common situation. Oftentimes, the person being care for may have issues related to frustration, anger, confusion, pain, fear, or even medications. Whether you are a professional caregiver or caring for a loved one, this situation is unrewarding and can take a toll on your own health and wellbeing. Here, Dr. Weiss explains what’s involved in caring for the hateful patient while providing appropriate and compassionate care.

Caregiver stress is the all-too-common outcome of caring for a person with dementia. The challenges of caring for someone on top of other responsibilities can feel overwhelming. In the long run, allowing caregiver stress to build up will hurt physically and emotionally. In this video, Dr. Oakes provides guidance for answering the important question, “What do I do to get rid of caregiver stress?” 

Presenter: Dr. Lyssa Ochoa
Strokes affect almost 800,000 people every year, but the good news is that 80% of strokes can be prevented. In this video Dr. Lyssa Ochoa talks all about strokes, including what they are, what causes them, and how to recognize them. She also reviews risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options, and how to reduce your risk of stroke. All About Strokes is an informative and helpful video for people of all ages, including seniors and caregivers.

Acure Care for Elders Units, known as ACE units, are uniquely designed to meet the specific needs of older adults with trained staff and special floors, lighting and furniture. These factors dramatically improve health outcomes and decrease hospital-related complications for our older adults. In this video, Dr. Parker and Dr. Suh, both geriatricians, present what to expect when loved ones are admitted to ACE Units, the advantages of ACE Units, and the importance of ACE units in meeting the needs of this special population.