The Guide for Providing Quality of Life for Alzheimer's Patients

A 3 DVD series that covers the basics on communicating, maintaining idependence and recognizing pain in a person with Alzheimer's disease.

3 DVD series
series price: $400

Communicating with
the Alzheimer's Patient

Order# AD202
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD

20 minutes
interactive discussion
and resident vignettes
title price: $150; $75 rental

Through resident vignettes, this program presents the many challenges of communicating with Alzheimer’s patients throughout the stages of the disease. As a result of these communication barriers, these patients are often ignored.

Content includes: the importance of establishing a link with patients; and specific strategies for maintaining communication with confused and withdrawn residents. Actual demonstrations with residents and guidelines from staff show how to enter the world of the Alzheimer’s patient and “learn their language.”

Maintaining Independence
and Involving the Alzheimer's Patient

Order# AD203
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD

20 minutes
interactive discussion
and resident vignettes
title price: $150; $75 rental

With resident vignettes, this program explores ways to maximize independence, function and involvement. Content includes: encouraging independence; developing individualized plans responsive both to the stage of the disease and the previous interests of the individual; avoiding activities that will be frustrating or potentially cause catastrophic reactions; and knowing when to revise plans to meet changing needs of the patient.

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Recognizing Pain

Order# AD204
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD

17 minutes
interactive discussion
and resident vignettes
title price: $150; $75 rental

No one should be in pain. While some residents can help the health care team by describing their pain, in many instances the person with Alzheimer disease can't. Dr. Rabins helps caregivers identify ways in which they can determine if an individual with Alzheimer disease is experiencing pain. Again, the key is knowing the residents well. Change becomes the "call bell" alerting staff to pain.