Presenter: Darwin L. Huartson, M.Div. BCC

What qualities make up a great caregiver? Often times, things like love, patience, and communication are what you most commonly think of when you think of caregiving. But there are many emotional and spiritual attributes to look for as well. Learn more about the many aspects of caregiving.

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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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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this final module, experts in Judaism and Jewish caregivers provide answers related to Jewish culture, covering multiple topics including menorahs, biblical scriptures, and dietary restrictions.

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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this fourth module, we describe how to use what we’ve shared to assist all caregivers in providing sensitive care for Jewish patients and assisting families in discharge planning, planning kosher diets, and scheduling appointments. 

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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this third module, we describe death and dying traditions in Judaism, exploring the wide spectrum of Jewish practices and beliefs that can affect all aspects from care, from treating at the bedside to preparing for death.

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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this second module, we describe Jewish holy days and celebrations, helping viewers understand the history of these rituals and the dietary laws and fasting practices often associated with them. 

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The Jewish faith brings many customs, foods, and rituals that are important to keep in mind when giving care. This series of videos provides cultural sensitivity training for caregivers of Jewish seniors. In this first module, we give an overview of Judaism with a brief look at the history, customs, and beliefs that are inherent to Jewish people. 

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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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One of the challenges that face pastoral caregivers is the bias that they will try to save, heal, or convert people, and that professional caregivers need to be installed in the caregiving position. In Boundaries of Caregiving, Chaplain Spidell presents a discussion that delineates the fine lines of boundaries between the pastoral caregiver and the care receiver. The video serves as a prayer for caregivers, both pastoral and professional.

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In this prayer for caregivers, Sylvia Maddox inspires viewers to bring the gift of presence, the gift of a listening heart, and the gift of retrieving the anchor of faith to the people they care for. These blessings at the threshold can make a huge difference in the lives and health of a loved one.

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This energetic, enlightening video provides specific details and role-playing scenarios for pastors and clergy on how to visit and genuinely connect with a person who has dementia. While the focus may be aimed at pastors, the video provides a prayer for caregivers everywhere, offering family members and healthcare professionals information they will value.

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In this video on spirituality and dementia, Jan McCann, RN, MHSP, of the Long Term Care Institute at Texas State University, addresses some of the spiritual and emotional challenges faced by residents in long-term care. She explains how caregivers can best care for loved ones when those needs end up taking a back seat to physical care needs and regulatory priorities. 

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