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.

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Ladies, does coughing, sneezing, laughing or simple lifting cause you to suddenly leak urine? Are you always running to the bathroom and worried that you might not make it in time? Bladder weakness, also known as urinary incontinence, affects millions of women, but simple, effective solutions are available. This video addresses women’s common urinary health concerns, including the types of female urinary tract infections or women UTI, along with the causes and treatments. 

In this tips for aging video, urologist Dr. David Talley leads a discussion about men's health issues including prostate cancer, enlarged prostate, and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Talley explains that these are three of the most common issues that can have a real impact on men’s lives. 

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.

Bladder infections after menopause are common five years after menopause or after taking estrogen supplements. This video walks users through the causes of bladder infections or UTIs in women after menopause and discusses treatments and solutions. 

Seniors who become sick or injured often are admitted to emergency rooms or hospitals. While these places provide excellent medical care, they often introduce a new risk to patients in the form of transfer trauma, increased infections, bedsores, and other serious conditions. In this video, Dr. Raji provides an informative look at how we can reduce the need for transfers and avoid the infections and other conditions that often accompany them. By watching this video, families and caregivers can learn important information to better care for patients and help take the trauma out of transfers. 

Diabetes in the elderly affects much more than blood glucose levels. In elderly patients, the disease can accelerate other common conditions among seniors and markedly complicate the management of those conditions. This video explains how the care of aging patients with diabetes should be individualized, taking into account comorbidities, other medications, cognitive abilities, home care situation, and life expectancy.

Presenter: Maria L. Wellisch, R.N., LNFA

Fluid intake is important for people of all ages and dehydration in the elderly is especially crucial issue. When older adults become dehydrated, they may experience muscle cramps, disorientation, confusion and many other threatening healthcare conditions. If they are severely dehydrated, they may go into shock, which can be life threatening. In this video training, caregivers will learn more about the importance of hydration and strategies to increase fluid intake for yourself and the people you care for.

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.

Diabetes affects almost 26 million people in the U.S.—roughly 8 percent of the population. Based on this, caregivers of elders must understand nutrition and diabetes medications and seniors. Presented by George M. Rapier, MD, Geriatrician and the Chairman and CEO of WellMed Medical Management, this video helps caregivers make wise choices for seniors to better manage diabetes through medicine and diet. 

People who have suffered a stroke or brain attack are more likely to have a subsequent stroke at some time in their life. However it can be prevented. In this video by the National Stroke Association, experts and stroke victims discuss steps against recurrent strokes including addressing health, diet, and physical activity, and how to recognize the signs of stroke if one should happen again.