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VIEW VIDEO SELECTIONS: 
Abuse, Domestic Violence and Neglect

Caregiving

Disabilities, Dementia, Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

End-of-Life, Advance Directives

Fraud, Scams and Financial Exploitation

  *NEW - 2007 New additions are noted

When possible, website links will be added if interested in purchasing a copy.  CCERAP media library videos, DVD's, Books are not for sale unless otherwise noted.  If a link doesn't work, please report it to:  ccerap@comcast.net

A SAFER PLACE (20 minute video)
Domestic violence against older people, brief stories of 3 victims of abuse and exploitation and confessions of 1 adult daughter who abused her mother. Good for general public and senior citizen viewing.

CHARTING NEW WATERS - RESPONDING TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES (35 minute video)

Creates awareness of the barriers and issues faced by women with disabilities when they try to end the violence in their lives.  Three dramatic vignettes portray women with disabilities who have experienced violence in their lives.  Terra Nova.

I'D RATHER BE HOME (30 minute video/DVD)
Norman has lived with his wife and abusive son(s) for many years. He talks about his many mixed emotions about reporting his son's actions against him. In spite of all the abuse, he prefers to live at home.

JUST TO HAVE A PEACEFUL LIFE (10 minute video/DVD)
Classic brief poignant testimonial from an older woman who discusses her early and later life as the wife of an abusive husband.

PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE (27 minute video)
Betty White hosts and narrates this primer on the many forms of elder abuse.

THE DANCE (25 minute video)
An older woman sensitively chronicles her life in an abusive marriage. Suitable for public or senior citizen viewing.

UNHEARD CRIES (15 minute video)
Shows examples of caregiver abuse by relatives, and abuse in a nursing home. Information on what to look for that would indicate abuse. Contains a second segment on neglect and self-neglect. It shows an elderly couple unable to care for themselves. Financial exploitation is touched on. Good for general public. Produced in Tennessee and references are Tennessee specific. Need to provide written complimentary information specific to your state.

CAREGIVING
The following videos/DVDs are appropriate for either senior or service provider audiences. 

Videos and DVDs

A Time to Care – DVD – 45 min

Provides excellent, expert advice addressing practical aspects of activities of daily living, common to caregivers caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related condition.  

Follow this link to order of for additional support materials to go with this DVD:

http://www.alzstore.com/Alzheimers/a-time-to-care-video-and-dvd-1.htm

Abuse: The Resident's Perspective – DVD or Video – 20 min

Residents report what they feel is abuse and their list of concerns may surprise professionals working with the elderly.  Not only do their comments include the obvious, but also many things you would not think of unless you were a resident.  Residents give you the perspective of what it’s like to be on the other side of care.  Terra Nova Videos on Aging. 

To order:  http://www.terranova.org/

Alzheimer's Disease – Video - 30 min

Interview discussion - Dr. Nina Gomez, CU, Colo Spgs and Ann Patino, Reg Nurse.  Description of Alzheimer's disease, the stages, how it affects families and where to go for help.  Also have a series of fact sheet that can be used with the video.   See Publications Page for a series of Alzheimer’s Fact Sheets that can be downloaded.

Changing Needs, Changing Home - Adapting Your Home to Fit You – Video – 16 min

Information on how modifications, remodeling, adjustments or temporary changes can be made to your home, or who to work with the management of the facility where you live to make the necessary accommodations to maintain maximum independence for the elderly.

Choice & Challenge: Caring for Aggressive Older Adults across Levels of Care – Video – 22 min

Training package, designed for nurses, nursing assistants, and other professional and paraprofessional health care providers.  Shows real life episodes of aggression, and discusses strategies for preventing or defusing such episodes. Includes a facilitators guide.

Keeping Nursing Facility Residents Safe – Video – 15 min

Review of the nursing home laws on abuse, mistreatment, neglect and reporting.   Also a segment by Attorney General Gale Norton and she gives examples of cases that were prosecuted.  See Publications Page for a series of Nursing Home Fact Sheets.

Look At Me – Video – 12 min

A sentimental plea for recognition/respect from an older male veteran. 

Making It Home – Video – 20 min

Designed to increase provider and staff understanding of residents’ rights in board and care and assisted living facilities - what makes a place a home.

Nobody Should Have to Live With Abuse – Video – 10 min

Describes the six categories of abuse and how caregivers commit abuse.

Recognizing and Responding to Emotions in Persons with Dementia – Video – 25 min

Often in persons with dementia non-verbal signs are more accurate communications than verbalization.  Teaches caregivers, service providers, law enforcement how to understand and decipher – facial expressions, vocal signs, and body language in persons with dementia.  Guide available.

Terra Nova Videos on Aging.  To order:  http://www.terranova.org/

Unheard Cries – Video or DVD – 15 min

Shows examples of caregiver abuse by relatives and in a nursing home.  Information on what to look for that would indicate abuse.   Contains a second segment on neglect and self-neglect.  Shows an elderly couple unable to care for themselves.   Financial exploitation is touched on. Tennessee Adult Protective Services. Guide available. 

To order:  http://state.tn.us/humanserv/adfam/afs_aps.htm

When Helping Hurts:  Preventing and Treating Compassion Fatigue – Video – 17 min (available – Feb 1, 2008) *NEW

Creates awareness of the symptoms and risks of Compassion Fatigue.  New information about prevention and treatment is included.  Specific strategies on awareness, lifestyle balance and connecting with others are given to assist trauma workers.  Experts Frank Ochberg, M.D., Charles Figley, Ph.D., John Wilson, Ph.D., Carl Bell. M.D., Atle Dyregrov, Ph.D., and  Angie Panos, Ph.D., offer their own stores and advise on dealing with Compassion Fatigue. 

To order:  http://www.giftfromwithin.com/

Your Time to Care – DVD – 142 min *NEW

A step-by-step educational program designed to help family and professional caregivers provide effective hands-on care in the home setting.  Benefit for the easy-to-follow content.  Learn practical tips. Gain insight from interviews with family members and professionals. Broken into four segments: 

      Part I:  Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

      Part II:  Principles of Personal Care

      Part III:  Behavioral Management

      Part IV: Safe Home Care. 

Alzheimer's Foundation of America.  See Publications Page for a series of Alzheimer’s Fact Sheets that can be downloaded. 

To order: http://www.alzfdn.org/estore.shtml

Books

Taking Care of Aging Family Members, A Practical Guide – Book by Wendy Lustbader & Nancy R. Hooyman

A guide for family members and professionals on all aspects of caring for the aged, this beautifully written provides thorough and substantive advice and information on the complete range of psychological, social, and financial issues that face those involved in caring for an older person.

To order:  http://www.lustbader.com/

DISABILITIES, MENTAL ILLNESS, DEMENTIA & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The following videos/DVDs are appropriate for either senior or service provider audiences

A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: INTIMACY, SEXUALITY & ALZHEIMER’S
(32 minute video)
Sensitive documentary of couples dealing with their personal perspectives and histories with Alzheimer’s and their relationships. Senior and professional audiences.

A TIME TO CARE (142 minute DVD) *NEW
A step-by-step educational program to help family and professional caregivers provide effective hands-on care in the home setting.

A four-part program:

       Part I:  Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

       Part II:  Principles of Personal Care

       Part III:  Behavioral Management

       Part IV:  Safe Home Care

COMMUNICATING WITH MODERATELY CONFUSED OLDER ADULTS (20 minute video)

Actual footage of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.  Geriatric experts highlight the characteristics and most effective approaches for understanding and helping moderately confused older adults.  Terra Nova.

DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS:  THE RIGHT TO FEEL BETTER (30 minute video)

Interviews with patients who have experienced or are experiencing depressing in late life.  Covers signs and treatment.  Designed for health professionals.  Terra Nova.

MEET US WHERE WE ARE (14 minute DVD) *NEW

People with disabilities talk about being victimized, the kind of services and support they did or did not receive, an dhow their victimization motivated them to create or demand programs and sevices to help other crime victims with disabilities.  OVC and Office of Justice.

MORE LIFE TO LIVE (25 minute video)
Traces an elderly man’s addiction to gambling and his successful recover. Discusses unhealthy lifestyles (gambling, alcohol, smoking and how they result in depression and ultimately a suicide attempt. Then concludes with recovery and healthy lifestyle choices.  Facilitator Guide is available.

MORE VIDEOS ON ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
visit the Alzheimer’s Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter
www.alzrockymtn.org
Go to Resource Library, the Lending Library for Caregivers


RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO EMOTIONS IN PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA (25 minute video)
Often in persons with dementia non-verbal signs are more accurate communications than verbalization. This video will teach caregivers how to understand and decipher – facial expressions, vocal signs, and body language in persons with dementia. Terra Nova Film.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE ELDERLY (29 minute video)
Faced with the complex regiments of medication and diminished tolerances for alcohol, many elderly Americans run the risk of falling into the trap of substance abuse. In this program from “The Doctor Is In” senior citizens discuss how they deal with these challenges, while Dr. James Campbell, director of geriatric center at MetroHealth Medical Center, and Carol Colleran Egan, director of older adult services for Hanley-Havelden Center, present some innovative programs created especially for elder people. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Production

WHEN BILLY BROKE HIS HEAD (57 minute video)
A man with a head injury chronicles his own life and the issue of advocacy among people with disabilities.
 

end-of-life, advance directives

The following videos/DVDs are appropriate for either senior or service provider audiences

Videos and DVDs

A Matter of Life and Death – Video – 17 min

Real life examples of “wishes and desires.”  Discussion on planning for end-of-life, creating a living will and durable power of attorney, plus discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of both.  Older American’s League.

Facing Death – Practical Planning and Legal Issues – 17 minute  *NEW

Attorney, doctor, nurse and other professionals explain the importance of legal documents for end-of-life treatment, their uses and limitations.  FEPI/Family Experience Productions.

To order:  http://www.fepi.com/html/facing_death.html

Five Wishes – Video – 25 min *NEW

Provides information and guidance in using the Five Wishes workbook that is a legal document covering durable medical power of attorney, living will and “desires and wishes” about your personal, spiritual, emotional and medical care.  Aging with Dignity. Workbooks available for $1.00 each. 

To order:  http://www.agingwithdignity.org/

One Journey – Many Voices – Video – 32 min

Follows patients, family members and health care professionals from diverse backgrounds as they share their experiences, beliefs and values about serious illness and dying.  Offers a broad range of perspectives on the decision making and care needs of patients and families throughout an illness, the dying process and death.

            Guide for Professionals

            Guide for Community Groups

FRAUD, SCAMS & FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
The following videos/DVDs are appropriate for either senior or service provider audiences

ALL THE KING'S MEN (DVD) *NEW

Tells the story of financial crime victims and their efforts to restore their lives.  Introduces the Victim Witness Coordinators who have recourses to help deal with the criminal justice system, restore credit rating and put life back on track. United States Postal Service.

BEFORE THE MONEY IS GONE (18 minute video or DVD)

Information on what Bank Tellers can look for and how to react when scam artists or family members are financially exploiting older adults.  Emphasizes the bank tellers ability to assist their older customers in extremely stressful situations.  CCERAP and Partners production.  

   Training Materials

   Red Flags for Bank Tellers Handout   

CHARITY CON (16 minute video) Interview with a Con-Artist.
Covers types of charity appeals; Children, Veterans, Disaster Victims and Policy & Firefighters. Information on fighting back and developing a charity giving plan. AARP.

DIALING FOR DOLLARS (DVD)

Tells the story of telemarketing investment fraud and the lives that are ruined by criminals.  Gives tips on how to protect yourself against investment fraud and telemarketing scams and what to do if victimized. United States Postal Service.

F.A.S.T. – FINANCIAL ABUSE SPECIALIST TEAM (33 minute video)
Video educates on all aspects of elder financial fraud. Shows an elderly women under undue influence of her son, and demonstrates how various government agencies can work collaboratively to assist high-risk elders in the most expedient manner possible.  Santa Clara County, California, OVC & IMO Productions.

FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY (24 minute video)
Shows ways to identify the various forms of financial abuse of older adults . . . by sales people, service providers and by family members or "friends." Also suggests ways to prevent such exploitation.

IDENTITY THEFT (45 minute video)
Provides education about the fastest growing crime in America. Reveals how identity thieves exploit their victims. Teaches viewers how they can minimize their risk and provides step-by-step instruction on what to do if you are a victim.

IDENTITY THEFT – DON’T BE A VICTIM (15 minute video)
Covers what is Identity Theft, views of a perpetrator about the crime, interviews with victims and information on preventing. Features, Dick Ritter, Denver DA; Don Childears, Colorado Bankers Association; Delia Lasanta, Social Security Administration; Melody Gates, Director of Security with Qwest; and Steve Reger, TransUnion Fraud Investigator. Produced by Qwest and the Denver District Attorney Office in 2004.
Handout available

IDENTITY THEFT – THE GAME OF THE NAME (14 minute video)
Explains ID Theft and actions that need to be taken by those investigating and by the victim. Produced by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

INVESTMENT SCAMS – WHAT CON ARTISTS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW (16 minute video)
Topics include an overview of types of investment scams, information on how to spot early warning signs, tips on protecting yourself and where to go for help.  Investor Protection Team.

LISTEN, LOOK AND HANG UP (19 minute video)
Shows three telemarketing fraud scams and provides information on how to report and what to do. Tells about the clues for detecting a telemarketing scam.  AARP

LONG SHOT - A HIGH NOON BULLET (DVD) *NEW

Tells the story of a lottery fraud victim and a con man behind the scam.  Provides tips to help you avoid becoming duped by this fraud.  United State Postal Inspection Service.

KNOW FRAUD: DON’T BE A VICTIM (24 minute video) (English & Spanish available)
Shows examples of common telemarketing and mail frauds, explains how scams work and how con artists identify potential victims. Tells how to recognize red flags of fraud, and gives practical tips to help individuals and families avoid becoming victims.  Better Business Bureau.

NO PROFIT – NO RETURN (15 minute video)
Investment Fraud Scams. Internet opportunities, Gold coin purchases, Real estate. Shares warning signs and offers tips on protecting your money.

SENIOR SECURITY I – AVOIDING SCAMS & FRAUDS IN COLORADO (29 minute 2002 Mature Media Silver Award video)
Covers Medicare and Medical Fraud, Identity theft, Telemarketing Fraud, Mail Fraud, Home Improvement Fraud and Care Giver Fraud. It also covers victims of fraud, resources to prevent and report senior fraud and local resources. Produced in 2002 by CCERAP, Colorado Division of Insurance, Kaiser Permanente, and the Denver TRIAD.
Handout available

SENIOR SECURITY II – MASTER OF THE TRANSACTION (22 minute 2004 Mature Media Bronze Award video)
Four segments in the video on Managing Health and Medical Bills; Giving to Charities; Planning for Increase Dependency; and Making Wise Investment Decisions. Each segment shows how the older population has been empowered to recognize and fight potential fraud. Produced in 2003 by CCERAP, AARP-ElderWatch, Better Business Bureau-Denver/Boulder, Colorado Division of Insurance, Denver DA, CSU Cooperative Extension, Boulder County Division of Aging, Boulder County Sheriff’s Department, Administration on Aging.
Handout available

THEY CAN’T HANG UP (18 minute video)
True stories about older people who have been taken advantage of by telemarketers. One widow lost $74,000 in one year. Discusses her “relationship” with the sales people on the phone. Her adult daughter discusses her perspective on her mother’s victimization and tips are offered on counseling and how to confront. Discusses myths of perceived victim personalities and describes the personality that is most easily victimized. Produced by the National Consumer League & National Fraud League. Handouts can be ordered from the National Consumers League at 1701 K Street, NW, suite 1200, Washington, DC, 20006 (202) 835-3323.

WEAPONS OF FRAUD – (13 minute video)
Describes the psychology behind consumer fraud, the clever ways that con artists persuade their victims to hand over money. It offers practical tips for avoiding fraud, as well as tips for identifying friends or relatives who may be at risk. Includes an interview with a convicted telemarketing con artist.

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