Video Resources

Late Adulthood: The Social Convoy- in-depth exploration of the social relationships that accompany the late adult through this final stage in the human cycle.

Middle Adulthood: Intimate Relationships and the Sandwich Generation- exploration of mid-life adults and the intimate relationships that enrich and sustain as they grapple with being the “sandwich generation,” solely responsible for nurturing and supporting both their own children and their parents.

Death, Dying and Bereavement and Widowhood- focuses on the end of life, which for human beings is experienced differently in different cultures.

Communicating with Alzheimer's-Type Population:The Validation Method- uses effective “before” and “after” role play scenes to show families and staff how to use Validation to reduce both the anguish experienced by people with dementia and the burnout experienced by their caregivers.

Wandering: Is it a Problem?- focuses on causes of wandering, Keys to Success to helping a resident who wanders, and kinds of activities that are helpful and positive.

Agitation…It's a Sign- targets reasons residents may feel agitated, signs that residents are agitated, and ways caregivers can help.

Sexuality and Aging- explores society's attitudes and myths about sexuality in later life, as well as presents information about ongoing research into physiological and emotional changes affecting sexuality and intimacy.

Mental Health Problems of Older Adults- identifies a variety of mental health problems experienced by older adults, discusses how these symptoms are extremes of a continuum of normal responses to physical and psychosocial changes or stresses, and identifies myths and related attitudes about these symptoms that impact resident care.

A Journey to Dementia's Inner World of Feelings (tapes 1-4)- explains how to understand behaviors of anxiety, boredom, frustration, anger, suspicion, and depression by identifying the forces that trigger the uncomfortable emotions.

An Overview of Logotherapy and its Application to Aging

Facing the Transitory Nature of Human Existence

Spiritual Dimensions of Life and The Will to Meaning

Aging with Grace-assists caregivers in understanding the emotional issues that can occur when roles and relationships change as older adults become dependent upon their caregivers.

Ethnic Diversity: Barrier or Benefit in Health Care for the Elderly

To request loan of video, contact Office for Studies on Aging at: 575-5262 or aging@www.uark.edu