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Ch. 5: Toileting & Incontinence (Caregiver College Video Series)

Ch. 5: Toileting & Incontinence (Caregiver College Video Series)

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 7:40pm CDT

This video (4:45 minutes) in the Caregiver College Video Series discusses how to help a care recipient with their toileting skills and problems with incontinence, including a review of supplies needed.

Source: Family Caregiving Alliance (FCA), 2011.
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-college-video-series/

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Ch. 6: Behavioral Issues (Caregiver College Video Series)

Ch. 6: Behavioral Issues (Caregiver College Video Series)

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 7:39pm CDT

This video (7:19 minutes) in the Caregiver College Video Series explains the challenges and reasons for behavioral changes in an older adult. It discusses how to best approach these behavioral issues for a care recipient.

Source: Family Caregiving Alliance, 2011.
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-college-video-series/

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Ch. 7: Self-Care (Caregiver College Video Series)

Ch. 7: Self-Care (Caregiver College Video Series)

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:49pm CDT

This video (5:40 minutes) in the Caregiver College Video Series discusses how a family caregiver can continue successfully in their role by learning to take good care of themselves. It also provides information regarding caregiver burnout and the importance of practicing self-care.

Source: Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA), 2011.
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-college-video-series/

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Caregiver Training Part VIII: Repetitive Behaviors

Caregiver Training Part VIII: Repetitive Behaviors

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:41pm CDT

This segment (3:45 minutes) of the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series depicts a scenario where an older adult exhibits repetitive behaviors. This video describes a common caregiver response to this situation, an expert explanation of why this happens, and a new recommended response for the caregiver to consider when handling this type behavior in a patient.

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Caregiver Training Part IX: Repetitive Phone Calls

Caregiver Training Part IX: Repetitive Phone Calls

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:40pm CDT

This segment (5:45 minutes) of the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series depicts a scenario where an older adult continually calls their loved ones. This video describes the common caregiver response to this situation followed by an expert explanation of why this happens. Finally, it discusses a new recommended response for the caregiver to consider when handling this type of behavior in a patient.

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Caregiver Training Part X: Repetitive Questions

Caregiver Training Part X: Repetitive Questions

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:38pm CDT

This segment (3:56 minutes) of the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series depicts an older adult asking their caregiver multiple repetitive questions. This video describes the common caregiver response to this situation followed by an expert explanation of why this happens. Finally, it discusses a new recommended response for the caregiver to consider when handling this type of behavior in a patient.

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Caregiver Training Part XI: Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors

Caregiver Training Part XI: Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:36pm CDT

This segment (4:52 minutes) of the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series depicts an older adult exhibiting sexually inappropriate behaviors towards their caregiver. This video describes the common caregiver response to this situation followed by an expert explanation of why this happens. Finally, it discusses a new recommended response for the caregiver to consider when handling this type of inappropriate behavior in their patient.

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Caregiver Training Part XII: Sleep Disturbances

Caregiver Training Part XII: Sleep Disturbances

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:33pm CDT

This segment (5:04 minutes) of the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series depicts an older adult struggling with sleep disturbances. This video describes the common caregiver response to this situation followed by an expert explanation of why this happens. Finally, it discusses a new recommended response for the caregiver to consider when handling this type of disturbance in their patient.

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Caregiver Training Part XIII: Sundowning

Caregiver Training Part XIII: Sundowning

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:30pm CDT

This segment (3:39 minutes) of the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series demonstrates the concept of sundowning. This video describes the common caregiver response to patients struggling with sundowning followed by an expert explanation of why it happens. Finally, it discusses a new recommended response for the caregiver to consider when handling sundowning in their patient.

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Caregiver Training Part XIV: Wandering

Caregiver Training Part XIV: Wandering

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jul 14, 2020 - 5:29pm CDT

This segment (4:05 minutes) of the UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Video series demonstrates a scenario where an older adult exhibits wandering. This video describes the common caregiver response to patients struggling with wandering followed by an expert explanation of why it happens. Finally, it discusses a new recommended response for the caregiver to consider when handling with patients who wander.

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