Caregiver Videos

October 20, 2020 by Judith Allen Shone

KEEP LEARNING ABOUT CAREGIVING through videos

The videos below shown below will help caregivers keep learning about caregivers and caregiving . From the day we are ‘tapped’ to care for a loved one, we continue to learn what is necessary to be the best caregiver we can be.

Because in the beginning, the learning curve is so steep, our time spent learning is so intense, sometimes we find reading starts to become overwhelming, talking seems tiresome, and classes with heightened listening, make us weary.

Mixing up our learning methods helps us take in the various topics we are trying to master and encourages us to grasp the importance of our caregiving role in a format that seems right at the moment.

And so to help with the mix, these videos give us a sense of caregiving. They give a time of relief amid the words we add to our caregiver journal daily – let’s turn to videos.

These videos may lead you to other videos related to topics you are concerned with at the moment. Ask your librarian, Google, Alexa and Siri may be good resources. Other caregivers, counselors and Alzheimer Society all will have suggestions for your issues. ASK.

If there is a particular video that helped you along your journey, we welcome your contribution…click to share the title with us, or send information on the contact form, so others may also benefit. Thank you.

Dr. Peter Rabins, The Joy and Challenges of Caregiving

A video worth every minute to watch. The co-author of the book “The 34-Hour Day”, Dr. Peter Rabins talks about dementia in many videos. One of the most important videos you will watch perhaps.

It is long, so watch in stages, but you will get hooked to stay with him! He speaks so clearly and is easily understood and talks about issues we need to hear. You will be so glad you take time to go through this one and the others you will find on YouTube by him. I wish I had found these when I needed them!

Session 1 The Challenges and Joys of Caregiving Dr. Peter Rabins

Presented by: The Elder Law Practice of David McGuffey, Dalton, GA,USA
1- 800-241-8755 www.mcguffey.net

Session 2 The Challenges and Joys of Caregiving Dr. Peter Rabins

Presented by: The Elder Law Practice of David McGuffey, Dalton, GA,USA
1- 800-241-8755 www.mcguffey.net

A Conversation for Caregivers with Judy Shone

“This is soooooo worth the listen! Totally “my story” thank you. “ ~Linda Stock, Facebook comment

Production by Halton Hills Public Library, Moderated by Danielle Arbour, Education Coordinator with Alzheimer Society, Hamilton Halton.

Transformation from loved one to caregiver.

Enjoy this delightful introduction to caregiving … perhaps encouragement and reassurance! Created by Donna Thomson & Dr. Zachary White – it won a Telus Stories for Caregivers Prize.
Used on this blog with permission from Stories for Caregivers.

from Stories for Caregivers

Caregiver Readiness

then visit Government of Canada information online

Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care

“Dementia’s Tough!… Try not to do the Lone Ranger thing.” ~Teepa Snow

Many educational YouTube videos are shared by world reknown Teepa Snow.

Teepa Snow YouTube Channel

Teepa Snow, the wonderful teacher/role model/professional consultant/trainer, shares her knowledge with us through oodles of videos on YouTube. Here, get a sense of her wisdom, humor and common sense as she teaches us to live with those with dementia. She is well-known for her fine tuned guidance from her years of experience.

Example: Teepa talks about communication:

They can’t say much, but the special words on the right [side of the brain] are a skill those with dementia have left after language is gone…”Language on the left, rhythm on the right [side of the brain], lose on the left, retain on the right” … except for special words.

HELP FOR CAREGIVERS!
Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care

TEEPA SNOW WEBSITE is another place to visit for Teepa Snow guidance.

Some of Teepa Snow videos. Care partners usually find her extremely helpful as they seek to become the best caregiver for their loved one. Look at these few to see if you relate to her approach… then search in Google using your own words.

DO NOT OVERLOOK THESE OPTIONS.

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