Straight Talk About Dementia DVD

Straight Talk About Dementia DVD

This documentary explores issues on dementia important to both family and professional caregivers. The DVD features a series of interviews organized by topic, so you hear the straight stories directly from those who deal with caregiving issues every day. Topics include: Ethical caregiving, enhancing communication, encouraging compliance, daily living activities, fundamentals like eating and bathing, and caregiver health.

The interviews were compiled over 18 months in the homes and offices of real caregivers. They’re concisely edited to form an easy-to-follow narrative, ideal for both support groups and training programs. The all-too-real content does pack an emotional punch.

DVD, 45 min., CC, 2006.
ISBN 1-57861-579-8