Video Press Updates

Bonus Content

Have you ever looked at one of our DVDs and thought you’d like to have more information, or wanted to hear more from some of the video participants? Check out our new release Alzheimer’s, The 36 Hour Day – Moving to Assisted Living. A menu at the beginning of the DVD allows you to hear more from Dr. Rabins or Bob, the family caregiver. We think you’ll find this a great new feature.

Nancy Z. Fleming

On September 14, 20ll, Nancy Fleming died at Emeritus Towson Assisted Living. For the past three years, Nancy, her husband Bob Fleming and their daughter Kelly (plus grandchildren) have generously shared their world with our camera allowing us to document the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on the family. They've been featured in several productions released by the University of Maryland Video Press including: Alzheimer’s, The 36-Hour Day; Alzheimer’s, The 36-Hour day – Moving to Assisted Living; Bob and Nancy’s 36-Hour Day; and Bob and Nancy’s 36 Hour-Day - Moving to Assisted Living. Many people throughout the United States have gained hope and understandings about Alzheimer’s through these productions and through them, Nancy’s legacy will live on. The final sequel to this documentary will be released in 2012. Our sincere thanks to Fleming family.

Keep Alzheimer's patients independent!

In this new video available on YouTube, nationally recognized Alzheimer's expert Dr. Peter V. Rabins leads a brief discussion with nursing staff on facilitating activities of daily living with patients in ways that maintain independence for as long as possible. Features clips from the Video Press elder care training video "Alzheimer's: Facilitating ADLs".

Residents Speak Out: Resident's Rights

In this new video available on YouTube, elderly residents in assisted living and long-term care speak out about their right to be treated as individuals and be allowed to as much for themselves as they are able. Features residents from the Video Press productions: "Resident's Rights: The Resident's Perspective", "Respecting Resident's Rights: Individuality and Dignity", and "Resident's Rights: The Right to Quality ADL Care".

New Release: Alzheimer's, The 36-Hour Day - Moving to Assisted Living

Eighteen months after the initial filming of "Alzheimer's, The 36-Hour Day," the documentation of Bob and Nancy continues. Their lives have changed dramatically with Nancy’s move to assisted living. Dr. Rabins speaks with them to find out what led to this change, and the emotional impact for them both. A brief assessment of Nancy reveals additional deficits in memory, language, and functional decline. This DVD includes special features offering additional information on Bob and Nancy including an 18-month comparative assessment and further discussions on 'the nursing home decision,' caregiver well-being and caregiving tips by Dr. Rabins. (Video clip)

New Release: Bob and Nancy's 36-Hour Day - Moving to Assisted Living

In this video, Bob and Nancy’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease continues 18 months later. Bob now visits Nancy in her new home at assisted living. Nancy somehow, sometimes understands that she and Bob no longer live together. At moments, the separation is tragically powerful for both of them. Yet both return to their love as the power for their lives, always looking for the best in each day. (video clip)

New Release: Resident's Rights: The Right to Quality ADL Care

In this elder care training video, residents let us know that, activities of daily living (ADL) care is the most frequent and regular care they receive and their quality of life depends on it. They explain why doing as much as they can for themselves is important, but why getting help when they need it is essential. (video clip)

New Release: Resident's Rights: Strategies to Overcome Resistance to Care

Experienced staff in assisted living and long-term care understand the importance of recognizing and respecting the resident’s right to make decisions. However, they also appreciate the importance of resident’s receiving necessary care supporting positive health outcomes and quality of life. Share this training video with your staff about some successful strategies including—building relationships with residents, forming bonds of trust, re-approaching, prioritizing, and even bargaining and "bribing." (video clip)

New Release: Resident's Rights: Why Residents Refuse Necessary Care

What does a nursing assistant do when day after day a resident refuses bathing, does not want to change clothes, will not accept medication or allow vital signs to be taken?In this DVD, nursing home staff discuss the resident’s right to refuse care; identify reasons why residents may be refusing care; and explain the importance of documenting and reporting when care is not delivered. Only by understanding reasons why residents are refusing care, can proper interventions be identified.(video clip)

New Release: Rabins One-on-One: Tips for Family Caregivers

Not every family has the opportunity to meet with Dr. Peter Rabins, now they do. This DVD addresses what families have identified as some of the most difficult care giving challenges. Five specific care challenges are presented each in a five minute vignette. The DVD menu allows direct access to topics of interest. These videos are posted free of charge with other materials by Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH at The Jane Shapiro Family Education Program at the Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center. (video clip)