Coming up with age-appropriate activities that give dementia patients purpose and meaning is difficult. This video offers a purposeful activity by offering coupons for clipping. This is a great activity for family caregivers who are caring for someone at home, activity directors in assisted living facilities, or anyone caring for someone with dementia.

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Coming up with age-appropriate activities that give dementia patients purpose and meaning is difficult. This video offers a simple age appropriate activity using PVC Pipe. This is a great activity for family caregivers who are caring for someone at home, activity directors in assisted living facilities, or anyone caring for someone with dementia.

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What should you look for in a long term care facility? What are the most important questions to ask? Who should you be speaking with? All of these are important questions that families often need answers to when they make the decision to find care for a loved one or parent. 

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What is assisted living? What is important when selecting a facility for your loved one? These are common questions that families search out when they make the decision to find care for their parent or loved one. 

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When you finally make the decision to admit your parent or loved one into a nursing home, you want to process to go as smoothly as possible. And while the admission process isn't much of a hurdle, it can be daunting for those dealing with the emotions of their family. Watch this video to learn how you can get your loved one admitted to a nursing home.

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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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Presenter: Mary Olivia Patino
Viewers are guided to reflect on the caregiver’s experience as a journey of faith, hope, and love. The video helps them affirm their role as one of love and one that serves an important role in today’s society. They can also acknowledge that caregiving can be a time of challenges and a time of hope.

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Presenter: Andrea Wirt, RN, GNP-C

Caregiver stress is defined as suffering of the mind or body, as severe physical or mental strain. It is subjective and unique to each individual, and it can result in loss of energy, exhaustion, feeling out of control, feeling tense or nervous, lacking interest in things you used to like to do, or becoming isolated. This video helps answer the question, “What do I do to get rid of caregiver stress?”  

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There comes a time for most people when living independently is no longer an option. But, a move to a long-term care facility and the loss of independence can cause concern for many seniors. At this time, residents and families can find needed support from a facility ombudsman. This video discusses the role of the ombudsman and how they can help residents and families find peace of mind as they make a transition out of their homes and into long-term care.

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Presenter:  David Smith, M.D., FAAFP, CMD - Geriatric Consultants of Central Texas, PA

Adult sibling relationships are diverse and sometimes complicated. And you may not realize how complicated they are until you are suddenly forced to come together to provide aging parents support. For many, dealing with family members is a major cause of caregiver stress. This video helps people navigate common issues that families face when caring for loved ones and respond to things people often say, such as “"I'm the youngest of five and my siblings still treat me like the baby," and "My sister has always been bossy and she thinks she's in charge.” This video teaches adult children how to best work together and deal with the complicated family dynamics.

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People who turn 65 or are under 65 and have a disability may be eligible for Medicare, and it is common to think that Medicare plans cover all medical expenses such as hospital stays. However, that is not always the case. You may find yourself wondering, what is Medicare, and why are you being billed for things that Medicare doesn’t cover. This informative presentation discusses the top eight Medicare issues that can cost you money and how to navigate your way through them.

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In this question and answer session on The Nature of Coping, the presenter responds to inquiries from professional caregivers, such as what is the best way to support families who are in “disagreement” in order to best support the patient. The answers provide clarification and a prayer for caregivers in their own coping and the coping of their loved ones.

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