In this video Ms. Martin identifies and explains a multidimensional model of assessment that healthcare providers can utilize to improve their self awareness and performance as providers of care.

Frontotemporal dementia affects regions of the brain that cause aberrant changes in behavior and emotion. Loved ones face great challenges, first dealing with the puzzling symptoms and efforts to get an accurate diagnosis, and later facing the fact that the personality of the person they have loved is no longer present. The disease presents leaves ...

Caregiving is not a role people usually choose. It seems to choose us, emerging from events and circumstances beyond our control. Spinal cord injury, debilitation or sudden illness may come without warning. This is a job that cannot be skirted and cannot always be delegated. It can be difficult, physically and emotionally. It can be time-consumin...

The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) provides care to patients coming out of the hospital, who prefer to get continuing care at home.

The video is an excerpt from "Burnout Among Caregivers" for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Need a similar video for your organization? Contact www.mazurmediacom.com!

The public knows dementia as a disease of memory loss, characterized by forgetfulness, an inability to keep track of personal possessions, a loss of navigational skills. This is the case in Alzheimer's disease, but in frontotemporal dementia the early signs generally involve behavioral and emotional changes. As a result, caregivers some times don't...

Families of brain tumor patients face many challenges in providing ongoing care of their loved ones. This in-depth program from the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF provides caregivers with useful information and details the struggles of healthcare providers in meeting the needs of patients and their families. [4/2008] [Health and Medi...

National Family Caregivers Assoc., president Suzanne Mintz is awarded one of the Purpose Prizes from Civic Ventures to celebrate and support outstanding individuals 60 or older who are producing significant social innovation. NFCA offers family caregivers support, information, resources and community. Free membership at www.thefamilycaregiver.org...

Massage can be used to prevent bed sores, provide pain relief and promote relaxation. Learn basic massage techniques, including light or deep stroke (effleurage) and kneading (petrisage).

This video chronicles the difficult decisions faced by family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease.

Los Angeles caregivers are suing former employers for backwages. Though some have won their lawsuits, the other party hasn't paid up. How bad do you all think the situation is with these care workers? What do you think should be done by these alleged abuses?

This powerful story from CBS' Early Show highlights the growing phenomenon of children being the caretakers for parents with serious illnesses.

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This epilepsy webcast reviews the basics about epileptic seizures and treatments for epilepsy. See epilepsy caregivers discuss what they've learned about epilepsy and how they've helped others in the epilepsy community. Please note this video Webcast is longer than the 8 minute version you can see here on YouTube. To view this video in its entiret...

WXEL's local award-winning magazine show, "South Florida Today", will share personal stories of those in our area who are facing this reality each day. From the everyday challenges to the moments of unconditional love and care, the profiles will take you into the lives of these special caregivers. Learn the warning signs of the disease and find o...

A presentation with tips for dental care for children with special health care needs. Web site referred to is http://sites.google.com/site/whatcomcshcnoralcare/

Family members discuss the difficulties of caring for a loved one with ALS. Produced by ALS Film Fund www.indestructiblefilm.com

Beatrice Bailey, author of 'Farewell, My Friend', shares tips on how you can empower yourself to take control as a caregiver to someone who is terminally ill.

Grant Watkins second presentation on CPR for Caregivers

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Find out what programs can assist those struggling to deal with this terrible disease.

WXEL's local award-winning magazine show, "South Florida Today", will share personal stories of those in our area who are facing this reality each day.

http://www.pasadenadivorce.com Two caregivers are caught on tape physically abusing a handicapped woman after a secret camera was installed. While on Nancy Grace, criminal defense attorney Don Schweitzer provides legal commentary on this case.

Home Instead Senior Care, the industry leader for in-home, non-medical care, has a primary goal of creating extraordinary relationships between its clients and CAREGivers. It takes a special kind of person to be a Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver. It is Home Insteads goal to create extraordinary relationships between clients and CAREGivers to pro...

Short interview with a caregiver volunteering with the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Project

Earlier this year Melanie Trevethick spoke out against the inequity of funding for people with disability. She drew attention to the disparity between what ACC clients can receive in support compared to New Zealanders who receive support through the Ministry of Health. Today the issue is more basic. Melanie is struggling to find caregivers. And sh...

People who take care of people with cancer need to remember to take care of themselves. Robert Bowden's wife has been diagnosed with appendix cancer and is being treated at M. D. Anderson. Here he gives tips on how to cope. Read more about the Bowdens' in Cancerwise at www.cancerwise.org

It is estimated that someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with Alzheimer's every 72 seconds. The chances of you having to take care of a loved one are very real. WXEL's local award-winning magazine show, "South Florida Today", will share personal stories of those in our area who are facing this reality each day. From the everyday challenges to the mom...

Home Instead CAREGivers provide in-home, non-medical care for seniors, with services ranging from companionship to 24-hour continual care. There is no previous experience necessary to become a CAREGiver, as extensive and ongoing training opportunities are provided. Home Instead offers competitive wages, flexible schedules, and a team approach. But ...

For the full length feature film, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fwJDqeDprw An educational film about family caregiving for loved ones with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The film follows patients and families as they struggle through an unmapped course within complex medical systems. It is meant to raise awareness of the array of cha...