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During the month of February, new clients can receive a 50% discount on their first Coaching for Caregivers session!   Purchase here and we will call you to schedule your session immediately upon receipt.

 

If you are a caregiver, friend or family member of someone that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or another memory impairment, AlzheimersTraining.com can help.

Through our special Caregiver Series, we can help you discover ways of dealing with some of the following challenges:

Communication

Fall prevention

Medication Management

Safety

Personal Care

Sleep disturbances

Incontinence

End of life care

Wandering

Spirituality

Repetitive Behaviors

Healthy Aging

Eating/feeding challenges

Caregiver stress

Ambulation

Adult Day Care

Assisted Living Facilities

Nursing Homes

Elder law attorney's

 

Financial advisors

We also offer a special series of videos for specifically designed for caregivers.  These videos are available in DVD or VHS format and are also available in Spanish.  They are $139.00 each which does not include shipping or handling charges.

Often, professionals recommend support groups or counseling services to patients and caregivers living with an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis.  For many, leaving their home to receive the support, guidance or counseling they desire is not possible.

 Elayne Forgie, President/CEO, is the founder of AlzheimersTraining.com and has made her Alzheimer's and dementia counseling and support services available via this website.


Alzheimer's & Dementia
Caregiver Series DVD's/VHS
$139.00 each

NEW!
How to Assist with Medications
$139.00

This program teaches unlicensed home care personnel how to assist with medications and remain within there scope of practice.

 

Topics include:

·         How aging changes responses to medications

·         Types of adverse reactions and side effects

·         Procedures for assisting with medications

·         Inquiring about whether medications were taken

·         Handing the appropriately marked medication organizer

              to the client

·         Opening the container if the client is unable to do so

·         Giving a glass of water

·         The role of the nurse and family caregiver in relation to              medications

·         The Five Rs

·         Types of medication

·         Medications storage

·         Medications disposal


Program comes with support materials, which include outline, learning objectives, key points and definitions, test and answer key.

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HIPPA in Home Care
$139.00

Respecting clients' rights to confidentiality is an important part of providing good home care. Privacy rights are legally enforced through a federal law titled HIPAA. This DVD describes HIPAA guidelines and teaches home care providers about the importance of maintaining confidentiality in a variety of settings.

Topics include:

·         Respecting your client's right to privacy

·         Definition and purpose of HIPAA

·         Most common identifiers for Protected Health Information (PHI)

·         The Minimum Use requirement

·         Protecting your client's privacy and redirecting questions

·         Client rights to view his/her own medical records

·         Knowing who is authorized to receive medical information

·         Medical records management and security

·         Proper disposal of Protected Health Information

·         Computer and email security

·         HIPAA guidelines for telephone and fax

·         HIPAA penalties for individuals and agencies 

Caring for the Bed Bound Patient – Essential Skills  $139.00

 

Anyone who has spent days in bed knows how uncomfortable it can be. Daily activities that were o­nce taken for granted are no longer possible. In this program you will learn how to make the experience more pleasant for you and the person confined to bed. You will also learn the essential skills required when caring for someone on bed rest and how to perform the procedures correctly.

 

The topics covered are:
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   Proper posture and body mechanics
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   Recognition and prevention of pressure ulcers
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   Bed rest positions
·   Moving and positioning someone in bed
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   Hoyer lift use
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   Bedpan use
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   Making an occupied bed
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   Elasticized stockings
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   Active range of motion exercises

 

$139.00

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 Caring for the Wheelchair Bound Patient $139.00

Learn the proper transfers:


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From a bed to a wheelchair
·In and out of a vehicle
·From a wheelchair to a tub bench
·Out of a lounge chair
·From a wheelchair to a commode

 

You will also learn how to:
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Load a wheelchair safely into a car
·Maneuver ramps and curbs

 

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 Controlling Infection $139.00

 

 In this program you will learn what causes infection, how germs are spread, and
what you can do to maintain healthy home care conditions for yourself and the care recipient.

 

Topics include:
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Germs and how they are spread
·The importance of hand hygiene
·Using Personal Protective Equipment
·Bloodborne pathogens
·Disposal of hazardous wastes
·Personal hygiene
·Housecleaning and laundry procedures
·Signs and symptoms of an infection

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 Safe Medication Management $139.00

 

When used properly, medications play an important role in patient care in the patient's quality of life.

 

Topics include:


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Safe Medication Practices
·Adverse reactions
·Proper use of over the counter (OTC) drugs
·Drugs in the elderly
·Proper drug dtorage
·How to prevent medication errors

 

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 Reducing the Risk of Falls $139.00

 

Learn what can you do to reduce the risk of falls to yourself and the person you are caring for, and at the same time encourage independence.

Topics include:


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The physical and emotional effects of the fall
·The goals of fall prevention
·Proper Use of Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs
·Wheelchairs and walkers
·Medications and falls
·Emergency alarm systems
·What to do when the patient is no longer safe at home  

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How to Communicate with Aphasia Patients $139.00

Aphasia is a language disorder that impairs a person's ability to speak or to understand what others are saying. Educating professional and family caregivers, volunteers and community members about effective communication is an important key to improving the quality of life for patients with aphasia.

This program teaches the importance of communication and defines aphasia and its effects.

Viewers will learn positive communication techniques developed by speech-language pathologists and others in the field of communication and speech disorders.

Interviews with family members, people with aphasia, a communication expert and a speech-language pathologist are featured, providing information about the challenges aphasia presents and how to meet them successfully.
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Caring & Communicating with the Early to Mid Stage Alzheimer's Patient $139.00

 

This program defines Alzheimer's Disease and its effects and teaches communication techniques that can bring a higher quality of life both to the person who has Alzheimer's and to the caregiver

 

Topics include:
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Repetitive questions
·Doing chores
·Aggressive behavior
·Answering difficult questions

 

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Caring & Communicating with the Mid to Late Stage Alzheimer's Patient $139.00

 

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be very challenging. As the disease progresses, different areas of the brain are affected. People with mid to late stage Alzheimer’s may have difficulty expressing their needs in words, may be less able to reason and may be unaware of what is socially appropriate. This program explores some typical issues that occur in the mid to late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. It will help you to find solutions that can be applied to your own caregiving situation.

 

Topics include:


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Physiological and behavioral changes that occur in mid to late stages
·Core principles in Alzheimer’s care
·Activities
·Tolerance levels
·Naps
·Balancing the day
·Repetitive calling out
·Sexuality and intimacy
·Pain management
·Incontinence and toileting
·Flexibility and humor: keys to caregiver well being

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How to Develop Cultural Competencies $139.00

 

This program teaches cultural awareness and competence, both individually and within health care organizations. Topics include family, personal space, eye contact, touch, gestures, verbal communication style, time orientation, and beliefs about medicine, illness and health. Interviews with experts in the field provide further insight into the impact of culture on health care. Ideal for training home care and hospital staff.

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Communicating With Someone Who Has Hearing Loss $139.00

 

 Topics include:
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Importance of communication
·The causes of hearing loss
·Symptoms of sensorineural hearing loss
·Audiologist evaluation
·Effective communication techniques
·Communication techniques outside the home
·Listening
·Hearing aids
·Assistive listening devices
·Resources

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Abuse & Neglect in Elder Care $139.00

 

This program defines the complexities of elder abuse and presents signs and symptoms for each form of abuse. Contributing factors for elder abuse are also covered, such as: 

·Ageism
·History of family violence
·Alcohol and drug abuse
·Mental illness
·Caregiver stress
·Financial stress

 

After viewing this program, the professional or family caregiver will understand how to identify the various forms of elder abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional/psychological, and financial abuse, as well as neglect and abandonment. Interviews with experts o­n elder abuse provide additional information about this important national concern and what you can do to prevent it.

 

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Routine Personal Care $139.00

 

All of us develop our own routines for bathing, brushing teeth and caring for our bodies early in life. These habits give us a sense of wellbeing, security and comfort. Allowing someone else to provide care may be stressful. It is important to provide personal care in a way that honors an individual's preferences and dignity.

After viewing this program, you will understand the principles behind personal care and how to perform those procedures safely and respectfully. Appropriate for home health agencies, hospices, community service agencies and others that train professional and family caregivers


Topics Include:


·Proper use of correct body mechanics
·Infection control
·Correct handwashing
·Privacy and modesty issues
·Promoting independence
·Oral hygiene
·Denture care
·Bed bath
·Dressing
·Nail care
·Laundry
·Shaving
·Shampooing hair in bed

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Maintaining Caregiver Wellness $139.00

 

This video provides tools and resources to help caregivers transform stress and maintain wellness.

 

Topics Include:
·The importance of maintaining wellness
·Acknowledging and defusing difficult emotions
·Goal-setting and action plans
·Simple, effective exercises for relaxation and renewal
·Activities that foster self-esteem and well-being
·The role of respite 

 

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Measuring Vital Signs $139.00

 

Vital signs, which include temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pain, provide valuable information about an individual's health. This program teaches care providers the skills and techniques necessary to take and record vital signs accurately. The program emphasizes accuracy as the doctor or nurse rely upon this information to evaluate and make decisions about a person's condition and treatment.

 

Topics Include:


·Use of a flow sheet
·Methods for taking body temperature
·Types of thermometers
·Methods for taking the pulse
·Use of a stethoscope
·Measuring respiration
·Taking blood pressure
·Pain scales
·Measuring weight 

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Using a Mechanical Lift in Patient Care $139.00

 

A mechanical lifting device is most commonly used to move those who are unable to stand o­n their own or whose weight makes it unsafe to move or lift them manually.

In this program, an ergonomics specialist and occupational therapist, demonstrates a step-by-step procedure for moving someone from bed to wheelchair using a mechanical lift. He addresses safety concerns at each stage of the procedure

 

Topics Include:


·Parts of a mechanical lift
·Addressing patients' fear
·Sling placement
·Two-person mechanical lift transfer
·One-person mechanical lift transfer
·Safety measures

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If you would like to learn how we can help you, please call us at

800-209-4342 or email us: AlzheimersTraining@yahoo.com

 

Certified Geriatric Care Manager Elayne Forgie Highlighted in
AARP Video Series on Alzheimer's Care

Alzheimer's Facts

Five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's today. Without a cure, it is estimated that by 2050 15 million Americans will have Alzheimer's. More

Should moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home become necessary, geriatric care managers with ElderCare at Home   will assist you in the decision making process as well as coordinating services needed. More

Many older people prefer to stay at home - even when their needs for care are great. There are a variety of community based programs to assist. More

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