Presenter:  Carol Bertsch - Elder Law Attorney 

What do you do when the person you are caring for is no longer able to stay in their own home and they do not have the resources to pay for a nursing home on their own?  While the laws can differ from state to state, elder law attorney Carol Bertsch explains what it takes to qualify for nursing home care with Medicaid. With real life scenarios - this informative video clearly explains this complex process of how Medicaid can help those without the financial resources to pay for nursing home care. 

Additional Videos Presented by Elder Care Attorney Carol Bertsch:

• Powers of Attorney - Give the Power to Someone You Trust
• Who Decides When You Can't? Advanced Directives

Presenter: Spencer Brown, CMC, LNFA, MSG, Aging Care Manager

With so many senior living community options - how do you know what is best for you or your loved one?

Spencer Brown provides the much needed information on what you need to know about senior living communities and introduces you to personal care homes. He will help you understand the differences between residental care homes and personal care homes as well as differentiate between licensed and unlicensed settings.

If you are considering a senior living community for yourself or a loved one - this video will provide the answers to your many questions. 

Presenter:  Maria Wellisch, RN, LNFA

Wandering and elopement are very real threats for someone suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. For caregivers this is of great concern. Raising awareness, understanding the risk factors, and taking appropriate preventative measures can lead to best outcomes.The information in this video will greatly assist those caring for someone in the home or professional caregivers in long term care settings in keeping our aging loved ones safe.

Presenter: Carrie Allen, PharmD, CGP

A “med pass” is the common term used to describe the process of dispensing medicine to nursing home patients as ordered. Medication errors in nursing homes and other inpatient medical facilities are recognized as a common problem in the medical field. This webcast covers the skills necessary to conduct a perfect med-pass and ensure the safety of both the resident and the nurse.

• Professionalism
• Hippa
• Technical
• Infection Control
• Med Safety

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. 

There is often confusion and questions surrounding the use of a Foley catheter. In this presentation, urologist David Talley, MD, demonstrates the types, use, and care of a Foley catheter, alleviating fears and anxieties and making caregivers and patients feel more comfortable about its use.

Elder abuse can be difficult to recognize and prove because victims are often overlooked, ignored, disbelieved, or simply abandoned. With over a decade of experience as an elder abuse prosecutor with the San Diego County District Attorney’s office, Paul Greenwood shares ten tips he has learned through experience with hundreds of elder abuse cases that can help prevent abuse. This video helps older adults, caregivers, and professionals working with elders become more aware of the types of crimes that are being done against seniors, and take active, effective steps to protect older people and ensure they do not become victims of elder abuse.

This long-term care education video provides an inside look at the role of each employee in long-term care facilities and shares a unique perspective about all departments, services, and care coordination that occurs in serving residents. If you think you know about all the employees who work in long-term care, you may be surprised by this presentation. 

With 21 million cases identified each year, it is understandable to have concerns about the norovirus in seniors. Noroviris is often associated with outbreaks on cruise ships, but the most commonly reported settings of the virus are actually healthcare facilities, including nursing homes and hospitals. Prevention and control of this virus is essential for the well-being of residents and staff.  In this informative webcast you will learn the key factors about norovirus, how to identify and manage an outbreak, and tips for preventing the spread of this potentially dangerous illness.

Elder abuse is one of the fastest growing crimes of the century, and it is going to be one of the most serious problems facing the criminal justice system. This video follows real-life sheriffs and lawyers investigating and prosecuting elder abuse, and gives seniors insights on how to speak out and protect themselves because “silence isn’t golden.”

Caring for seniors who struggle with memory issues can be challenging. In this video, Wendy Carpenter, a nationally recognized presenter, shares her experience and vast knowledge regarding the decision to enter a memory care environment and the actual transition. Wendy’s presentations are always well received, and participants share that she is knowledgeable, humorous, and most of all -- realistic.